| Author |
Speer, Robert E. (Robert Elliott), 1867-1947 |
| LoC No. |
17031444
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| Title |
The Stuff of Manhood: Some Needed Notes in American Character
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| Original Publication |
United States: Fleming H. Revell Company,1917.
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| Series Title |
The Merrick lectures for 1916-17. Delivered at the Ohio Wesleyan university, Delaware, Ohio, April 1-5, 1917
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Discipline and austerity -- The conservation and release of moral resources -- An unfrightened hope -- The joy of the minority -- The life invisible.
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| Credits |
Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"The Stuff of Manhood: Some Needed Notes in American Character" by Robert E. Speer is a series of lectures exploring the moral and character elements essential for individuals and the nation, written in the early 20th century. The text delves into the ideals of character, self-discipline, and social responsibility, emphasizing the notion that individual virtue contributes to societal health. It aims to inspire readers to strive for personal excellence and communal welfare, focusing on what it means to embody true manhood in American society. The opening of the work introduces Speer’s perspective on the importance of self-discipline and moral responsibility through the lens of individual and national character. He discusses how modern theories of upbringing—and life more broadly—often lean toward indulgence and lack the necessary framework of discipline, emphasizing that true strength arises from facing challenges and fulfilling one's duties. Drawing on biblical figures and contemporary examples, Speer articulates the concept that self-restraint and striving toward moral ideals not only enrich individual character but also enhance the collective character of society, urging readers to embrace the hard path of discipline for personal growth and the betterment of the nation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
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| Subject |
Christian life
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| Subject |
Conduct of life
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| Subject |
Character
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| Subject |
Moral education
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67403 |
| Release Date |
Feb 14, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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