John Morley, 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn OM, PC (24 December 1838 – 23 September 1923) was a British Liberal statesman, writer and newspaper editor. Initially a journalist, he was elected a Member of Parliament in 1883. He was Chief Secretary for Ireland in 1886 and between 1892 and 1895, Secretary of State for India between 1905 and 1910 and again in 1911 and Lord President of the Council between 1910 and 1914. Morley was a distinguished political commentator, and biographer of his h...

Biography of Voltaire by John Morley.John Morley, 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn, (1838 – 1923), was a British Liberal statesman, writer and newspaper editor. Morley was a Trustee of the British Museum from 1894 to 1921, Honorary Professor of Ancient Literature at the Royal Academy of Arts, and member of the Historical Manuscripts Commission. He was Chancellor of the Victoria University of Manchester from 1908 until 1923, when he resigned. He was nominated for a Nobel prize in li...

A biography of Edmund Burke written by John Morley.Edmund Burke ( 1729 – 1797) was an Anglo-Irish statesman born in Dublin, as well as an author, orator, political theorist and philosopher, who after moving to London in 1750 served as a member of parliament (MP) between 1766 and 1794 in the House of Commons with the Whig Party.In the nineteenth century, Burke was praised by both conservatives and liberals. Subsequently, in the twentieth century he became widely regarded as t...

The Complete Works of John MorleyJohn Morley, 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn, OM, PC, FRS, FBA, was a British Liberal statesman, writer and newspaper editor. Initially a journalist, he was elected a Member of Parliament in 1883.This collection includes the following titles:RousseauDiderot and the Encyclopaedists (Vol 1 of 2)Critical Miscellanies (Vol 1 of 3)Critical Miscellanies (Vol 2 of 3)Critical Miscellanies, Vol 3 of 3)The Lif...

In "The Life of William Ewart Gladstone," John Morley offers a meticulous and biographical exploration of one of Britain's most towering figures, combining rich narrative with scholarly precision across three volumes. Morley employs a comprehensive literary style that intertwines political analysis with personal reflection, presenting Gladstone not just as a statesman but as a complex individual shaped by the tumultuous landscapes of 19th-century Britain. This work stands out in the genre ...

In "Vauvenargues," John Morley presents a profound exploration of the philosophical insights of Luc de Clapiers, Marquis de Vauvenargues, a pivotal yet often overlooked figure in Enlightenment thought. Through a meticulous blend of narrative and critical analysis, Morley employs a stylistic finesse that captures both the rigor and the lyrical qualities of Vauvenargues's writings. This work contextualizes Vauvenargues's contributions against the backdrop of 18th-century intellectual current...

According to Wikipedia: "Denis Diderot (October 5, 1713 July 31, 1784) was a French philosopher and writer. He was a prominent figure during the Enlightenment, his major contribution to the Enlightenment being the Encyclopédie. Diderot also contributed to literature, notably with Jacques le fataliste et son maître (Jacques the Fatalist and His Master), which emulated Laurence Sterne in challenging conventions regarding novels, their structure and content, while also examining philosophical...

Christianity originally and generically at once awoke and satisfied a spiritual craving for a higher, purer, less torn and fragmentary being, than is permitted to sons of men on the troubled and corrupt earth. It disclosed to them a gracious, benevolent, and all-powerful being, who would one day redress all wrongs and recompense all pain, and who asked no more from them meanwhile than that they should prove their love of him whom they had not seen, by love of their brothers whom they had s...

John Morley, 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn, (1838-1923), was a British Liberal statesman, writer and newspaper editor.Initially a journalist in the North of England and then editor of the newly Liberal-leaning Pall Mall Gazette from 1880 to 1883, he was elected a Member of Parliament for the Liberal Party in 1883. He was Chief Secretary for Ireland in 1886 and between 1892 and 1895; Secretary of State for India between 1905 and 1910 and again in 1911; and Lord President ...

The design of the following essay is to consider, in a short and direct way, some of the limits that are set by sound reason to the practice of the various arts of accommodation, economy, management, conformity, or compromise. The right of thinking freely and acting independently, of using our minds without excessive awe of authority, and shaping our lives without unquestioning obedience to custom, is now a finally accepted principle in some sense or other with every school of thought that...

"Critical Miscellanies Vol. 3 of 3, Essay 6: Harriet Martineau" is a profound exploration of the life and works of Harriet Martineau, a pioneering figure in sociology and literature. John Morley, the author, delves into Martineau's contributions to social thought, her advocacy for women's rights, and her role in popularizing sociology as a discipline. Morley highlights her unique perspective on the social issues of her time, emphasizing her ability to blend personal narrative with rigorous...

"Critical Miscellanies, Vol. 1, Essay 2: Carlyle" by John Morley is a profound exploration of the works and thoughts of Thomas Carlyle, a significant figure in 19th-century literature. Morley delves into Carlyle's unique style, his philosophical insights, and his impact on contemporary thought. The essay reflects on Carlyle's views on history, society, and the human condition, showcasing Morley's admiration for Carlyle's ability to blend literary artistry with deep moral and social comment...