“There can be no acting or doing of any kind till it be recognized that there is a thing to be done; the thing once recognized, doing in a thousand shapes becomes possible.”
Quote by Thomas Carlyle
Work
The Socialism and Unsocialism of Thomas Carlyle: Introduction, by the editor. Book I. Proem. Book II. The modern worker. Book III. Signs of the times. Book IV. Horoscope. Essay on the genius and tendency of the writings of Thomas Carlyle, by Joseph Mazzini. v. 2. Book V. The French revolution. Book VI. Horoscope. Essay on the genius and tendency of the writings of Thomas Carlyle, by Joseph Mazzini
The Socialism and Unsocialism of Thomas Carlyle is a scholarly compilation that delves into the ideas and writings of the 19th-century Scottish philosopher and historian Thomas Carlyle. The book is structured into multiple sections, each dedicated to examining specific themes and works by Carlyle. It includes an introduction that sets the context for Carlyle's ideas, followed by detailed analyses of the modern worker and the signs of the times. Additionally, the book features an essay by Joseph Mazzini, offering insights into Carlyle's genius and the direction of his writings. The volume concludes with a discussion on the French Revolution and another essay by Mazzini. The collection aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Carlyle's contributions to social and political thought. more
Author
Thomas Carlyle
Thomas Carlyle, born on December 4, 1795, and died on February 5, 1881, was a prominent Scottish philosopher, historian, and writer. His works are known for their profound social criticism and unique literary style, which had a significant impact on 19th-century British literature and thought. more