Name: The Ethics of the Dust: Ten Lectures to Little Housewives on the Elements of Crystallization (en Inglés)
SKU: 60662924
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Author: John Ruskin
ISBN: 9781497842434

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The Ethics of the Dust: Ten Lectures to Little Housewives on the Elements of Crystallization (en Inglés)

Formato

Libro Físico

Autor

John Ruskin

Editorial

Literary Licensing, LLC

Idioma

Inglés

N° páginas

266

Encuadernación

Tapa Dura

Dimensiones

22.9x15.2x1.6 cm

Peso

0.53 kg.

ISBN13

9781497842434

Categorías

Sociedad y cultura: general
Filosofía de la ciencia
Influencia de la ciencia y la tecnología sobre la sociedad
Afirmación personal, motivación, autoestima y actitud mental positiva

The Ethics of the Dust: Ten Lectures to Little Housewives on the Elements of Crystallization (en Inglés)

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The Ethics of the Dust: Ten Lectures to Little Housewives on the Elements of Crystallization is a book written by John Ruskin. It is a collection of ten lectures that Ruskin delivered to young girls in the 1860s. The lectures cover a range of topics related to the formation of crystals, including the properties of different minerals, the laws of crystallization, and the role of heat and pressure in the formation of crystals. However, the lectures are not solely focused on science. Ruskin also uses the formation of crystals as a metaphor for the development of moral character. He argues that just as crystals are formed through a process of growth and transformation, so too can individuals develop their own moral character through self-reflection and personal growth. The book is written in a conversational style and is intended for a general audience. It is particularly aimed at young girls and women, who were often excluded from scientific education in the 19th century. Ruskin hoped that by teaching girls about the natural world, he could help them develop a deeper appreciation for the beauty and complexity of the world around them. Overall, The Ethics of the Dust is a unique and thought-provoking work that blends science, philosophy, and ethics in an accessible and engaging way.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1894 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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John Ruskin (Londres, 8 de febrero de 1819 - Coniston, 20 de enero de 1900) fue un influyente escritor, crítico de arte y reformador social británico del siglo XIX. Su obra abarca una amplia gama de temas, incluyendo arte, arquitectura y economía política.

Entre sus obras más destacadas se encuentran "Pintores modernos" (1843-1860), una defensa del paisajismo contemporáneo; "Las siete lámparas de la arquitectura" (1849), donde establece principios fundamentales de la arquitectura; y "Las piedras de Venecia" (1851-1853), un análisis profundo de la arquitectura veneciana. Además, "Sésamo y lirios" (1865) y "La Biblia de Amiens" (1880-1885) reflejan su interés en la literatura y la historia.

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