Lyt når som helst, hvor som helst

Nyd den ubegrænsede adgang til tusindvis af spændende e- og lydbøger - helt gratis

  • Lyt og læs så meget du har lyst til
  • Opdag et kæmpe bibliotek fyldt med fortællinger
  • Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals
  • Opsig når som helst
Start tilbuddet
DK - Details page - Device banner - 894x1036

Plain Talks on Avoided Subjects: Confronting Uncomfortable Truths: A Bold Exploration of Taboo Topics

Sprog
Engelsk
Format
Kategori

Fakta

In "Plain Talks on Avoided Subjects," Henry N. Guernsey addresses a myriad of pressing yet often neglected topics, ranging from health and morality to social conventions and philosophical inquiries. Written during the late 19th century, Guernsey employs a didactic style that seamlessly blends humor with earnest discourse, compelling readers to confront uncomfortable truths within a rapidly changing society. His contributions are set against the backdrop of an era marked by burgeoning scientific understanding and social progress, reflecting a desire for honest conversation about issues that were frequently shunned or deemed taboo. Henry N. Guernsey was a physician and a social reformer whose robust medical ethics and progressive views greatly influenced his writing. His experiences in the medical field, coupled with his keen observations of societal dynamics, empowered him to challenge deeply ingrained norms. This background provided the impetus for Guernsey's exploration of delicate subjects, allowing him to merge his clinical understanding with moral philosophy to create a compelling narrative that advocates for transparency and knowledge in public discourse. I highly recommend "Plain Talks on Avoided Subjects" to readers who seek both enlightenment and a candid examination of the complexities of human life. Guernsey's engaging prose invites reflection and encourages critical thinking, making this work an essential read for anyone interested in the intersection of ethics, society, and personal responsibility.

© 2019 Good Press (E-bog): 4057664565181

Release date

E-bog: 4. december 2019

Andre kan også lide...

  1. The Kingmaker's Daughter Philippa Gregory
  2. Mary, A Fiction Mary Wollstonecraft
  3. Beowulf Stephen Mitchell
  4. The Smart Neanderthal: Bird Catching, Cave Art & The Cognitive Revolution Clive Finlayson
  5. CATCH-22 Joseph Heller
  6. White Queen Philippa Gregory
  7. Three Women Lisa Taddeo
  8. From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home Tembi Locke
  9. Three Sisters, Three Queens Philippa Gregory
  10. A Vindication of the Rights of Woman: With Strictures on Political and Moral Subjects Mary Wollstonecraft
  11. Tristan und Isolde Christopher Cook
  12. The Pickwick Papers Charles Dickens
  13. David Copperfield: The Lost Manuscript Charles Dickens
  14. Eliza Hamilton: The Extraordinary Life and Times of the Wife of Alexander Hamilton Tilar J. Mazzeo
  15. The Pirate Queen: Queen Elizabeth I, Her Pirate Adventurers, and the Dawn of Empire Susan Ronald
  16. Poetry by Paul Verlaine Paul Verlaine
  17. Hop-Frog Edgar Allan Poe
  18. Murder: The Biography Kate Morgan
  19. Emma: A classic retelling Jane Austen
  20. James Frederick Ferrier: Selected Writings Jennifer Keefe
  21. The Cask of Amontillado Edgar Allan Poe
  22. Little Bear Sees: How Children with Cortical Visual Impairment Can Learn to See Aubri Tallent
  23. Three Sundays In A Week Edgar Allan Poe
  24. Intermittent Fasting Diet Plan: How to Master the Act of Fasting for a Better Body J. Steele
  25. Murder In Matera: A True Story of Passion, Family, and Forgiveness in Southern Italy Helene Stapinski
  26. Anthem Ayn Rand
  27. Jamaica Inn Daphne Du Maurier
  28. The Missing: The True Story of My Family in World War II Michael Rosen
  29. Mayo Clinic Guide to Arthritis: Managing Joint Pain for an Active Life Lynne S. Petersen
  30. Life Under Nazi Occupation: The Struggle to Survive During World War II Paul Roland
  31. Giant’s Bread Agatha Christie
  32. Old Jules Mari Sandoz
  33. The Daughter's Tale: A Novel Armando Lucas Correa
  34. The Summer Girls Mary Alice Monroe
  35. The Gala Concert Karl-Erik Norrman
  36. OUT AND ABOUT WITH YOUR DOG: DOG TO DOG INTERACTIONS ON THE STREET, ON THE TRAILS, AND IN THE DOG PARK Sue Sternberg
  37. One Night in Winter: A Novel Simon Sebag Montefiore
  38. Hamilton and Peggy!: A Revolutionary Friendship L. M. Elliott
  39. The Far Traveler: Voyages of a Viking Woman Nancy Marie Brown
  40. The Book of the Earthworm Sally Coulthard
  41. Off Leash Dog Play: A Complete Guide To Safety And Fun Robin K. Bennett
  42. Charmed Life: The Phenomenal World of Philip Sassoon Damian Collins
  43. Mimesis: The Representation of Reality in Western Literature – New and Expanded Edition: The Representation of Reality in Western Literature - New and Expanded Edition Erich Auerbach
  44. The Shape of Water: The First Thrilling Mystery in the Darkly Funny Sicilian Crime Series Andrea Camilleri
  45. BRINGING LIGHT TO SHADOW: A DOG TRAINER'S DIARY Pamela Dennison
  46. BETWEEN DOG AND WOLF: UNDERSTANDING THE CONNECTION AND THE CONFUSION Andrew Miller

Vælg dit abonnement

  • Over 600.000 titler

  • Download og nyd titler offline

  • Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals

  • Børnevenligt miljø (Kids Mode)

  • Det er nemt at opsige når som helst

Flex

For dig som vil prøve Mofibo.

89 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • 20 timer/måned

  • Gem op til 100 ubrugte timer

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Prøv gratis
Den mest populære

Premium

For dig som lytter og læser ofte.

129 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • 100 timer/måned

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Start tilbuddet

Unlimited

For dig som lytter og læser ubegrænset.

149 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • Ubegrænset adgang

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Start tilbuddet

Family

For dig som ønsker at dele historier med familien.

Fra 179 kr. /måned
  • 2-6 konti

  • 100 timer/måned pr. konto

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Kun 39 kr. pr. ekstra konto

  • Ingen binding

2 konti

179 kr. /måned
Prøv gratis