Publisher's Synopsis

Ralph Waldo Emerson's 1860 book, The Conduct of Life is among the gems of his mature works. First published in the year of Abraham Lincoln's election as President, this work poses the questions of human freedom and fate. This new edition emphasizes Emerson's philosophy and thoughts on such issues as freedom and fate; creativity and established culture; faith, experience, and evidence; the individual, God, and the world; unity and dualism; moral law, grace, and compensation; and wealth and success. Emerson's text has been fully annotated to explain difficult words and to clarify his references. The Introduction, Notes, Bibliography, Index, and Chronology of Emerson's life help the reader understand his distinctive outlook, his contributions to philosophy, and his place in American culture and society.

Book information

ISBN: 9781540781901
Publisher: On Demand Publishing, LLC-Create Space
Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
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Language: English
Number of pages: 84
Weight: 0g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 4mm