In Criticisms on Contemporary Thought and Thinkers, Richard Holt Hutton offers a trenchant and incisive critique of the intellectual currents of his time. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of philosophy, literature, and politics, Hutton dissects the ideas and arguments of some of the most prominent thinkers of the nineteenth century. Written with clarity and wit, this collection is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of ideas.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.