W. (William) Stebbing

W. (William) Stebbing
William Stebbing (1832–1926) was a British journalist, essayist, and editor, known for his scholarly work and contributions to literature. He edited the "Quarterly Review" and contributed to the "Times", establishing himself as a prominent figure in 19th-century British journalism. Stebbing authored several works, including "Sir Walter Ralegh: A Biography" and "Five Centuries of English Verse." His writings often focused on literary history, biography, and political commentary, reflecting his deep engagement with English literature and culture.

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PREFACE Students of Ralegh's career cannot complain of a dearth of materials. For thirty-seven years he lived in the full glare of publicity. The social and political literature of more than a generation abounds in allusions to him. He appears and reappears continually in the correspondence of Burleigh, Robert Cecil, Christopher Hatton, Essex, Anthony Bacon, Henry Sidney, Richard Boyle, Ralph... more...

CHAPTER I. ON THE NECESSITY OF COMMENCING WITH AN ANALYSIS OF LANGUAGE IN LOGIC. The fact of Logic being a portion of the art of thinking, and of thought's chief instrument being words, is one reason why we must first inquire into the right use of words. But further, the import of propositions cannot really be examined apart from that of words; and (since whatever can be an object of belief... more...