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The Social Conscience Of The Early Victorians
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In 1830, The Dominant Social Outlook Of The Early Victorians Was A Paternalism That Looked To Property, The Church, And Local Justices Of The Peace To Govern Society And Deal With Its Ills. By 1860, However, The Dominant Social Outlook Had Become A Vision Of A Laissez Faire Society That Relied On Economic Laws, Selfreliance, And The Vigorous Philanthropy Of Voluntary Societies. This Book Describes And Analyzes These Changes, Which Arose From The Rapid Growth Of Industry, Towns, Population, And The Middle And Working Classes.Paternalism Did Not Entirely Fade Away, However, Just As A Laissez Faire Vision Had Long Antedated 1830. Both Were Part Of A Social Conscience Also Defined By A Revived Philanthropy, A New Humanitarianism, And A Grudging Acceptance Of An Expanded Government, All Of Which Reflected A Strong Revival Of Religion As Well As The Growth Of Rationalism.The New Dominance Of A Laissez Faire Vision Was Dramatically Evident In The Triumph Of Political Economy. By 1860, Only A Few Doubted The Eternal Verities Of The Economists Voluminous Writings. Few Also Doubted The Verities Of Those Who Preached Selfreliance, Who Supported The New Poor Laws Severity To Persons Who Were Not Selfreliant, And Who Inspired Education Measures To Promote That Indispensable Virtue. If Economic Laws And Selfreliance Failed To Prevent Distress, The Philanthropists And Voluntary Societies Would Step In. Such A Vision Proved Far More Buoyant And Effective Than A Paternalism Whose Narrow And Rural Anglican Base Made It Unable To Cope With The Downside Of An Industrialurban Britain.But The Vision Of A Laissez Faire Society Was Not Without Its Flaws. Its Harmonious Economic Laws And Its Hope In Selfreliance Did Not Prevent Gross Exploitation And Acute Distress, And However Beneficent Were Its Philanthropists, They Fell Far Short Of Mitigating These Evils. This Vision Also Found A Rival In An Expanded Government. Two Powerful Ideasthe Idea Of A Paternal Government And The Idea Of A Utilitarian Statehelped Create The Expansion Of Government Services. A Reluctant Belief In Governmental Power Thus Joined The Many Other Ideas That Defined The Victorians Social Conscience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Social Conscience of the Early Victorians'? A: The main theme of the book explores the evolution of social outlook among the early Victorians, transitioning from paternalism to a laissez faire society influenced by economic laws and voluntary philanthropy.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Social Conscience of the Early Victorians' is F. David Roberts.
- Q: When was 'The Social Conscience of the Early Victorians' published? A: The book was published on August 7, 2002.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Social Conscience of the Early Victorians' have? A: The book has a total of 584 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is being offered? A: The book is available in its first edition.
- Q: What are some key social changes discussed in the book? A: Key social changes discussed include the shift from reliance on paternalism to a belief in self-reliance and the rise of voluntary societies in response to industrialization.
- Q: Does the book cover the impact of religion on Victorian social conscience? A: Yes, the book analyzes the revival of religion and its influence on the social conscience of the early Victorians.
- Q: Is there a discussion on the limitations of laissez faire ideology in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses the flaws of laissez faire ideology, including issues of exploitation and the need for expanded government services.
- Q: What is the significance of the New Poor Law mentioned in the book? A: The New Poor Law is significant as it reflects the Victorian attitude towards self-reliance and the treatment of those deemed not self-reliant, illustrating the tension between economic policy and social welfare.