Publisher's Synopsis
Originally published in 1919. This book contains two closely related studies of the consciousness of nation. It has been written during the closing months of the war and in the days that have followed. Contents include: National Consciousness and the Motives of War - Origins and Biological Considerations - Unconscious Motives, The Reversion Theories of War, and the Intoxication Motive - Instincts in War: Fear, Hate, The Aggressive Impulse, Motives of Combat and Destruction, The Social Instinct - Aesthetic Elements in the Moods and Impulses of War - Patriotism, Nationalism and National Honor - The Educational Factor in the Development of Nations - Educational Problems of the Day - Internationalism and the School - Peace and Militarism - The Teaching of Patriotism - Political Education in a Democracy - Industry and Education. Author: G. E. Partridge Language: English Keywords: Philosophy Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
