What can I learn about the society that produced this document? In Andrew Ure’s 1835 article “The Philosophy of Manufacturers”, he discussed and supported the new industrial system and machinery that had developed and been a big influence in England Continue reading
“The Philosophy of the Manufacturers” written by Andrew Ure attempts to explain the benefits of manufacturing. Ure makes many assumptions about the nature of manufacturing and the relationship between machine and worker. One assumption that Ure makes is as follows: Continue reading
In “The Philosophy of The Manufacturers (1835)”, Andrew Ure argues that the new industrial system is beneficial to workers and the development of Europe. He appeals that though the workers were under harsh conditions, it was beneficial for them and Continue reading
What can I learn about the society that produced this document? After having read Ure’s work the first thing I can learn from the document is how society in these times was being divided. It was divided into two general Continue reading
Olivia Lynch Paul Evans Modern Europe 9/23/21 Why was this document written? I chose the question, Why was this document written, from “The philosophy of Manufactures” written in 1835 by Andrew Ure. Andrew Ure wrote a persuasive book to the Continue reading
“What is the story line?” In Andrew Ure’s, “The Philosophy of the Manufacturers”, Ure introduces industrialization as a positive and important advancement for society. In context to this piece, England was experiencing the brink of the Indusrial Revolution, causing controversy Continue reading
In the document The Philosophy of Manufacturers, by Andrew Ure, Ure talks about the fascinating invention of machines and what they can do. He writes this in the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in England where people aren’t very high Continue reading
The Industrial Revolution was a time of urbanization and technological growth, providing an opportunity for England to not only become the most powerful economy in the world, but also the most powerful nation. During this time, industry changed as a Continue reading
The Philosophy of Manufacturers written by Andrew Ure, focuses on the beginning of the Industrial Revolution and the changes that were happening during this time. The Industrial Revolution allowed for machines to take the job of human laborers and make Continue reading
The document begins by addressing the jealousy of foreign powers and the feelings of the community. Ure uses the word “pre-eminent” to describe the factory wealth of England to other foreign powers. The word “pre-eminent” which is defined as, surpassing Continue reading
