Religio Journalistici by Christopher Morley
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"Religio Journalistici" by Christopher Morley is a reflective essay written in the early 20th century. This book delves into the intertwined worlds of journalism and religion, exploring the philosophical implications of both practices. Morley presents a nuanced examination of how newspapers convey not just facts but also the spirit of societal engagement and the inherent values reflected through their journalism. In "Religio Journalistici," Morley articulates his thoughts on the nature of journalism
as a profession that often operates in a realm removed from deeper philosophical contemplation. Drawing parallels between the roles of journalists and clergy, he offers insights into how each profession conveys truths and constructs narratives for their audiences. Morley contrasts the playful, chaotic nature of newspaper journalism with the solemnity of religious discourse, suggesting a shared human instinct for meaning-making amidst a world of complexities and uncertainties. He examines the machinery of news production and the ways it shapes societal norms and expectations, ultimately reflecting on the human desire to connect with something greater than oneself through both media and spirituality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Morley, Christopher, 1890-1957 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 24022799 |
| Title | Religio Journalistici |
| Original Publication | United States: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1924. |
| Credits | Emmanuel Ackerman, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Journalism |
| Subject | American essays -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66145 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-66145-2 |
| Release Date | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 380 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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