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The 19th is still a century we are struggling to extricate ourselves from. It has thus something of the ambiguity of a parental image for us, and our grasp of it, in consequence, is still somewhat uncertain and confused.


About the Author

William Barrett, a frequent contributor to these pages, is the author of a number of philosophical works, including Irrational Man, The Illusion of Technique, and Time of Need. His most recent book is The Truants. He is now Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Pace University.