Fragments from the Table of an Intellectual Epicure [for the New York Saturday Press]

Supposedly written by John Burroughs under the pseudonym "All Souls," the third part of "Fragments from the Table of an Intellectual Epicure" ventures even deeper into the human psyche, questioning man's purpose and role in the world. He defines human nature more clearly in this writing by using an overriding example of a farmer's contribution to the land. While mentioning and drawing from numerous other philosphers, Burroughs examines how artists, poets and writers' purposes compare to that of the common worker.