Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Herbert Spencer (Samantha Licciardi)
Hello, my name Herbert Spencer. I was born in 1820, on April 27th. Not to brag or anything but, I am an English philosopher, biologist, anthropologist, sociologist, and prominent classical liberal political theorist of the Victorian era. I first worked as a civil engineer but into my twenties I traded in my job to become a journalist and political writer. In my mind, of course the Industrial Revolution impacted all citizens in a positive way! Who wouldn't think that the new laissez-faire market is positive? It helps all people, whether they are stronger or weaker. The stronger have an opportunity to show their strength and the weaker people have the opportunity to gain strength. Moving on from those small country farms into these cities was the best thing for everyone. More jobs, more homes, and a more innovative way to live. Trade in any way is progress for this country. I wrote many pieces of work discussing my strong opinion supporting land nationalization, that economics should reflect laissez-faire, and the place and role of women in society. The Industrial Revolution progressed, not only these issues, but society overall, immensely. I had this theory of evolution, evolution of society including integration, differentiation, and definiteness. The Industrial Revolution by far benefitted everyone in a very positive way, there's no doubt. The progression during the Industrial Revolution was not only good for the society and the way of life, but all people also.
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I don't think that the Industrial Revolution did benefit all of it citizens. It is true what you say that jobs were created and what not and people became happy with the newfound opportunities but I don't think that those happy people were happy for long with the opportunities given. After they would start their new factory jobs, they would realize that it wasn't as good of a deal that was proposed to them. The people did not the new ways of live very pleasant. They were crowded, filthy, and are terrible living and working conditions. They worked numerous hours of the day and many days a weak in sweaty smokey unsafe conditions. The Industrial Revolution may have benefited you, but you have to think in the shoes of the factory workers and once you walk their steps, I don't think that you would be satisfied either.
ReplyDeleteI do not agree with everything you said here. Yes, in your eyes, opportunity and strength is at its peak. However, how do you know what it feels like to struggle? I would put yourself in my position, as a male London factory work. I do not think you realize all that I have to go through on a daily basis. I am tired. I am weak. I am afraid. Generally, it appears that Industrial Revolution has been nothing but good. Of course, jobs are increasing as well as opportunity. What you must remember is that thousands of people are struggling. Before you speak, you should really consider the pain of the workers during this time.
ReplyDeleteHello Herbert I also do not agree with with your views. Sure, the people of France may have been provided with jobs and homes throughout the industrial revolution yet these luxuries could never make up for the how poorly these workers were treated. May I remind you that these people worked endless hours, making little wages, barely enough to provide for themselves. Children were also pressured to work and were taken out of school. This occured because children were cheap and were not big enough or educated to complain, they were ideal employees who were taken advantage of. If you read my book, The Condition of the Working Class in England, you can find my observations in great detail of the horrors of industrial work in Manchester. Mocking night terrors about overworked and perishing children working through the night, and traveling back to such dingy streets and homes still penetrate my thoughts. I advise you to rethink your statements because the industrial revolution did in fact make life more difficult and worse off for the french people.
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