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First and Last Things: A Confession of Faith and Rule of Life

By H. G. Wells
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A sustained personal statement outlines fundamental metaphysical positions—on the limits of negative terms, the provisional nature of logical categories, and the avoidance of claims about the infinite—and proceeds to articulate core beliefs about God, free will, human motives, individuality, and personal immortality. From these premises the author derives practical ethics and public prescriptions: discussions of goodness, socialism and its critiques, social duties, justice, war, sex, marriage, and institutions for collective life. The closing sections turn inward to examine love, failure, consolation, disciplines of living, and a final personal confession framing a rule of life.

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H. G. Wells

Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) was an English writer and social commentator, renowned for his contributions to science fiction and social criticism. Often referred to as the 'father of science fiction,' Wells explored themes of technology, society, and human nature in his works. His notable titles include "The War of the Worlds," which depicts an alien invasion, and "The Time Machine," a pioneering narrative that delves into time travel. In addition to fiction, Wells wrote extensively on contemporary issues, as seen in works like "An Englishman Looks at the World." His literary legacy continues to influence writers and thinkers, making him a significant figure in both literature and social thought.

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