The Idea of Progress: Enriched edition. Exploring Progress: A Deep Dive into Societal Advancement and Moral Implications

by William Ralph Inge

Delve into the insightful "The Idea of Progress," a series of lectures and speeches from the 1920s by William Ralph Inge. Exploring the concept of progress and its implications, this work offers a thought-provoking perspective on societal evolution. A valuable read for those interested in philosophical discussions and historical lectures.

Genres: Philosophy

40 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 8, 2020

About the author

Sir William Ralph Inge was educated at Eton and King's College, Cambridge. After taking a double first in Classics, he became a tutor at Hertford College, Oxford, and was made a deacon in the Church of England in 1888. After a time as Lady Margaret Professor of Divinity at Cambridge, Inge was elected Dean of St. Paul's cathedral in 1911 by Asquith, a position he held until 1934.

During his life, Inge was President of the Aristotelian society, a columnist for the Evening Standard, a fellow of the British Academy, and a trustee of the National Portrait Gallery. He received honorary doctorates from Oxford, Aberdeen, Durham, Sheffield, Edinburgh, and St. Andrews. Inge received honorary fellowships from King's and Jesus Colleges, Cambridge, and Hertford College, Oxford.