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Critical Miscellanies (Vol 2 of 3) Essay 1: Vauvenargues

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Morley highlights Vauvenargues' belief in the significance of moral sentiment and the role of individual character in shaping human experience. He emphasizes Vauvenargues’ critique of the overly rationalistic philosophies of his time, arguing instead for a more nuanced understanding of human emotions and their influence on behavior. Morley discusses Vauvenargues’ writings, which advocate for a ... Read more

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Morley highlights Vauvenargues' belief in the significance of moral sentiment and the role of individual character in shaping human experience. He emphasizes Vauvenargues’ critique of the overly rationalistic philosophies of his time, arguing instead for a more nuanced understanding of human emotions and their influence on behavior. Morley discusses Vauvenargues’ writings, which advocate for a
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Enriched edition. Exploring the Enlightenment: A Deep Dive into Vauvenargues' Philosophy and Legacy

by John Morley, Liam Hightower ...

In "Vauvenargues," John Morley presents a profound exploration of the philosophical insights of Luc de Clapiers, Marquis de Vauvenargues, a pivotal yet often overlooked figure in Enlightenment thought. Through a meticulous blend of narrative and critical analysis, Morley employs a stylistic finesse that captures both the rigor and the lyrical qualities of Vauvenargues's writings. This work ... Read more

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In "Vauvenargues," John Morley presents a profound exploration of the philosophical insights of Luc de Clapiers, Marquis de Vauvenargues, a pivotal yet often overlooked figure in Enlightenment thought. Through a meticulous blend of narrative and critical analysis, Morley employs a stylistic finesse that captures both the rigor and the lyrical qualities of Vauvenargues's writings. This work
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Emile, Or On Education (Mobi Classics)

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Emile: or, On Education (1762) which Jean-Jacques Rousseau believed to be the "best and most important of all my writings" is largely a philosophical treatise on the nature of man; it addresses political and philosophical questions regarding the individual's relationship to society, in particular how the individual can retain what Rousseau saw as his natural goodness while participating in an ... Read more

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Emile: or, On Education (1762) which Jean-Jacques Rousseau believed to be the "best and most important of all my writings" is largely a philosophical treatise on the nature of man; it addresses political and philosophical questions regarding the individual's relationship to society, in particular how the individual can retain what Rousseau saw as his natural goodness while participating in an
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The Art of Worldly Wisdom

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First published in 1647, "The Art of Worldly Wisdom" is a book of 300 maxims and commentary written by a 17th century Jesuit priest named Balthasar Gracian. Considered by many to be Machiavelli’s better in strategy and insight, Gracian’s maxims give advice on how to flourish and thrive in a cutthroat world filled with cunning, duplicity, and power struggles, all while still maintaining your ... Read more

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First published in 1647, "The Art of Worldly Wisdom" is a book of 300 maxims and commentary written by a 17th century Jesuit priest named Balthasar Gracian. Considered by many to be Machiavelli’s better in strategy and insight, Gracian’s maxims give advice on how to flourish and thrive in a cutthroat world filled with cunning, duplicity, and power struggles, all while still maintaining your
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Reveries of the Solitary Walker

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'These hours of solitude and meditation are the only time of the day when I am completely myself' Reveries of the Solitary Walker is Rousseau's last great work, the product of his final years of exile from the society that condemned his political and religious views. Returning to Paris the philosopher determines to keep a faithful record of the thoughts and ideas that come to him on his ... Read more

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'These hours of solitude and meditation are the only time of the day when I am completely myself' Reveries of the Solitary Walker is Rousseau's last great work, the product of his final years of exile from the society that condemned his political and religious views. Returning to Paris the philosopher determines to keep a faithful record of the thoughts and ideas that come to him on his
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AMIEL’S JOURNAL - The Journal Intime of Henri-Frédéric Amiel

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Henri Frédéric Amiel was a Swiss moral philosopher, poet, and critic. Born in Geneva in 1821, he was descended from a Huguenot family driven to Switzerland by the revocation of the Edict of Nantes. After losing his parents at an early age, Amiel travelled widely, became intimate with the intellectual leaders of Europe, and made a special study of German philosophy in Berlin. In 1849 he was ... Read more

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Henri Frédéric Amiel was a Swiss moral philosopher, poet, and critic. Born in Geneva in 1821, he was descended from a Huguenot family driven to Switzerland by the revocation of the Edict of Nantes. After losing his parents at an early age, Amiel travelled widely, became intimate with the intellectual leaders of Europe, and made a special study of German philosophy in Berlin. In 1849 he was
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Delphi Collected Works of Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Illustrated)

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Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a Genevan philosopher of the 18th century, whose works influenced the Enlightenment across Europe, changing the development of modern political and educational thought. His ‘Confessions’, setting the groundwork for the modern autobiography, inspired the late eighteenth century movement of the Age of Sensibility, favouring an increased focus on subjectivity and ... Read more

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Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a Genevan philosopher of the 18th century, whose works influenced the Enlightenment across Europe, changing the development of modern political and educational thought. His ‘Confessions’, setting the groundwork for the modern autobiography, inspired the late eighteenth century movement of the Age of Sensibility, favouring an increased focus on subjectivity and
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An Essay on comedy and the uses of the comic spirit

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This Essay was first published in ‘The New Quarterly Magazine’ for April 1877. ... Read more

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The Wisdom of Life and Counsels and Maxims

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"The Wisdom of Life and Counsels and Maxims" is a collection of essays by famed German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer. In this work you will find two collections of essays which include the following: The Wisdom of Life: (Introduction, I. Division of the Subject, II. Personality, or What a Man Is, III. Property, or What a Man Has, IV. Position, or a Man's Place in the Estimation of Others—, Sect. ... Read more

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"The Wisdom of Life and Counsels and Maxims" is a collection of essays by famed German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer. In this work you will find two collections of essays which include the following: The Wisdom of Life: (Introduction, I. Division of the Subject, II. Personality, or What a Man Is, III. Property, or What a Man Has, IV. Position, or a Man's Place in the Estimation of Others—, Sect.
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The Life and Writings of Blaise Pascal

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In "The Life and Writings of Blaise Pascal," George Joseph Gustave Masson intricately examines the life of the renowned 17th-century philosopher, mathematician, and theologian, Blaise Pascal. The book showcases an eloquent prose style that melds biographical narrative with critical analysis, providing readers with an understanding of Pascal's intellectual legacy. Masson delves into Pascal's ... Read more

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In "The Life and Writings of Blaise Pascal," George Joseph Gustave Masson intricately examines the life of the renowned 17th-century philosopher, mathematician, and theologian, Blaise Pascal. The book showcases an eloquent prose style that melds biographical narrative with critical analysis, providing readers with an understanding of Pascal's intellectual legacy. Masson delves into Pascal's
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Diderot and the Encyclopaedists (Vol. 1&2)

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In John Morley's monumental work, 'Diderot and the Encyclopaedists,' readers are taken on a deep dive into the intellectual and cultural landscape of 18th-century France. Morley's scholarly approach not only provides a comprehensive analysis of Denis Diderot's pivotal role in the Enlightenment movement but also offers a nuanced exploration of the Encyclopedie as a groundbreaking publication that ... Read more

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In John Morley's monumental work, 'Diderot and the Encyclopaedists,' readers are taken on a deep dive into the intellectual and cultural landscape of 18th-century France. Morley's scholarly approach not only provides a comprehensive analysis of Denis Diderot's pivotal role in the Enlightenment movement but also offers a nuanced exploration of the Encyclopedie as a groundbreaking publication that
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The younger sister, Jacqueline, has been made a special study by M. Cousin amongst the ‘Illustrious Women of the Seventeenth Century.’ She was beautiful as her sister, and a child of genius like her brother. She began to compose verses at the age of eight, and in her eleventh year assisted in the composition and the acting of a comedy in five acts, which was a subject of universal talk in Paris. ... Read more

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The younger sister, Jacqueline, has been made a special study by M. Cousin amongst the ‘Illustrious Women of the Seventeenth Century.’ She was beautiful as her sister, and a child of genius like her brother. She began to compose verses at the age of eight, and in her eleventh year assisted in the composition and the acting of a comedy in five acts, which was a subject of universal talk in Paris.
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