The Idea of Progress (eBook, ePUB) - Inge, William Ralph
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"The Idea of Progress" by William Ralph Inge. Published by e-artnow. e-artnow publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each e-artnow edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

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"The Idea of Progress" by William Ralph Inge. Published by e-artnow. e-artnow publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each e-artnow edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
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William Ralph Inge, often known as Dean Inge, was an English author, Anglican priest, professor of divinity at Cambridge, and Dean of St Paul's Cathedral in London, who lived from 1860 to 1954. A respected man of letters and a noted columnist, Inge became renowned for his numerous contributions to philosophical thought and Christian theology, underscored by a deep interest in mysticism and the evolution of society. His scholarly disposition reflected in his works such as 'The Idea of Progress', a title where Inge delves into the historical development and criticism of the concept of progress, asserting its influences and limitations in the context of societal evolution. He was an advocate for a measured intertwining of faith and intellectualism, often exploring the reconciliation of science and religion. Inge's literary style is characterized by incisive analysis, eloquent prose, and a clear-eyed view of the human condition. Known for his critical and often pessimistic outlook on modernity, his writings encapsulate a blend of traditional Christian thought with a strong leaning towards Platonic and Neoplatonic systems, earning him the title of 'The Gloomy Dean'. An intellectual giant of his time, Inge's thoughts have shaped academic and religious discourses, continuing to provide food for thought till present-day scholarship on the trajectory of human progress.