On Compromise

· 1923

Design of this Essay The question stated Suggested by some existing tendencies in England Comparison with other countries Test of this comparison The absent quality specifically defined History and decay of some recent aspirations Illustrations Characteristics of one present mood Analysis of its causes (1) Influence of French examples (2) Influence of the Historic Method (3) Influence of the Newspaper Press (4) Increase of material prosperity (5) Transformation of the spiritual basis of thought (6) Influence of a State Church Questions of a dual doctrine lies at the outset of our inquiry This doctrine formulated Marks the triumph of _status quo_ Psychological vindication of such a doctrine …

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