Born on December 4, 1795, Scottish philosopher, writer, essayist, historian , mathematician and teacher Thomas Carlyle was considered one of the most important social commentators in the Victorian era.    Aloha Promises Forever as previously discussed Carlyle’s life and legacy earlier.  Please refer to this posting for further information on this information.

You may read the essay Characteristics here:

http://www.bartleby.com/25/3/1.html

Alternatively, you may watch this video pertinent to scholars rediscovering the value of the works of Thomas Carlyle here: