Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 3 of 3), Essay 7: W.R. Greg: A Sketch
Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 3 of 3), Essay 7: W.R. Greg: A Sketch
Biographies, History - Modern (1750+), Politics
Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 3 of 3), Essay 7: W.R. Greg: A Sketch is a biographical essay by John Morley, likely written in the early 20th century. It explores the life and thoughts of William Rathbone Greg, a significant 19th-century thinker and political figure. Morley examines Greg's upbringing, education at the University of Edinburgh, and his evolution from a cotton manufacturer to a prominent writer engaged with social reform and political philosophy. The essay highlights Greg's complex views on democracy and governance, emphasizing his belief in an aristocracy of intellect.
