Intemperance [RECENT ●]

During the 19th and early 20th centuries, intemperance—specifically regarding alcohol—became a significant focus of social reform and medical study.

Explore the between modern "addiction" and classical "intemperance." intemperance

: These efforts were often fueled by religious fervor, such as the Second Great Awakening, which utilized pamphlets and propaganda to highlight the negative effects of alcohol on health and family life. Intemperance, therefore, is the disruption of this harmony,

In ethical philosophy, temperance is seen as the rational control of these appetites, necessary for a "harmoniousness of soul". Intemperance, therefore, is the disruption of this harmony, where sensual pleasures are no longer subordinate to reason. Historical and Medical Perspectives Conclusion : Compulsive actions like a "terrible shopping

: Societies implemented laws to suppress intemperance, including penalties for those who allowed excessive drinking or gaming in their establishments. Intemperance in Literature

: Whitman explored the "literary intemperance" in his novel Franklin Evans , which used the character of a Native American chief to show how intemperance could lead to a "loss of will" and "self-respect". Conclusion

: Compulsive actions like a "terrible shopping habit" or intemperate labor.