Post-Prandial Philosophy - Allen, Grant
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"Post-Prandial Philosophy" by Grant Allen offers a stimulating collection of essays exploring philosophy, society, and manners. A classic work of social commentary, this book delves into a range of thought-provoking subjects. Allen's essays provide a window into the intellectual landscape of his time, offering observations on the nuances of human behavior and the complexities of social interactions. Exploring themes relevant to both philosophical inquiry and everyday life, "Post-Prandial Philosophy" presents insightful reflections suitable for anyone interested in the intersection of ideas and…mehr

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"Post-Prandial Philosophy" by Grant Allen offers a stimulating collection of essays exploring philosophy, society, and manners. A classic work of social commentary, this book delves into a range of thought-provoking subjects. Allen's essays provide a window into the intellectual landscape of his time, offering observations on the nuances of human behavior and the complexities of social interactions. Exploring themes relevant to both philosophical inquiry and everyday life, "Post-Prandial Philosophy" presents insightful reflections suitable for anyone interested in the intersection of ideas and lived experience. This meticulously prepared edition brings Allen's timeless essays to a new audience, preserving the original text and offering a fresh opportunity to engage with his enduring perspectives on the world. A valuable addition to any collection, this volume invites readers to contemplate the enduring questions that shape our understanding of ourselves and society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Canadian scientific author and novelist Charles Grant Blairfindie Allen (February 24, 1848 - October 25, 1899) received his education in England. In the latter part of the nineteenth century, he actively promoted evolution in public. Allen was born in Kingston, Canada West, close to Wolfe Island (known as Ontario after Confederation). Joseph Antisell Allen, a Protestant pastor from Dublin, Ireland, was his father. Allen attended Merton College in Oxford and King Edward's School in Birmingham for his education. He joined Queen's Institution, a Jamaican black college, as a professor in his mid-20s. He was influenced by the associationist psychology of Herbert Spencer and Alexander Bain. He produced 30 books between 1884 and 1899, including the controversial The Woman Who Did. The Type-writer Girl and Olive Pratt Rayner were pen names used by English novelist Grant Allen. With the publication of The British Barbarians, he made history in the field of science fiction (1895). On October 25, 1899, Grant Allen passed away from liver cancer at his house in Haslemere, Surrey, England. Before finishing Hilda Wade, he passed away.