Representative Men: Seven LecturesDigiCat, 28. 5. 2022 - Počet stran: 145 In 'Representative Men: Seven Lectures' by Ralph Waldo Emerson, the reader is immersed in a series of thought-provoking lectures that delve into the lives and philosophies of seven influential individuals in history. Through Emerson's eloquent prose and deep understanding of human nature, he examines figures such as Plato, Shakespeare, and Napoleon, drawing parallels between their lives and the universal human experience. The book combines biography, philosophy, and literary analysis, making it a rich and engaging read for those interested in the intersection of literature and philosophy in the 19th century. Ralph Waldo Emerson, a renowned American essayist and philosopher, was deeply influenced by transcendentalist ideas and the belief in the inherent goodness of individuals. His intellectual curiosity and passion for exploring the complexities of human existence shine through in 'Representative Men,' as he seeks to uncover the universal truths that connect humanity across time and space. I highly recommend 'Representative Men: Seven Lectures' to readers who are intrigued by the lives of great thinkers and the timeless ideas that have shaped our understanding of the world. Emerson's insightful analysis and poetic language make this book a valuable addition to any literary and philosophical collection. |
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... once luminous and foreboding, heralding the complexities of modern American life. As an author, Edith Wharton was uniquely positioned to pen such a novel. Hailing from the very upper class worlds she critiques, Wharton's insider ...
... once luminous and foreboding, heralding the complexities of modern American life. As an author, Edith Wharton was uniquely positioned to pen such a novel. Hailing from the very upper class worlds she critiques, Wharton's insider ...
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... once; we wish for a thousand heads, a thousand bodies, that we might celebrate its immense beauty in many ways and places. Is this fancy? Well, in good faith, we are multiplied by our proxies. How easily we adopt their labors! Every ...
... once; we wish for a thousand heads, a thousand bodies, that we might celebrate its immense beauty in many ways and places. Is this fancy? Well, in good faith, we are multiplied by our proxies. How easily we adopt their labors! Every ...
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... once accepted as the reality, of which the world we have conversed with is the show. We go to the gymnasium and the swimming-school to see the power and beauty of the body; there is the like pleasure, and a higher benefit, from ...
... once accepted as the reality, of which the world we have conversed with is the show. We go to the gymnasium and the swimming-school to see the power and beauty of the body; there is the like pleasure, and a higher benefit, from ...
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... once having passed the bounds, shall never again be quite the miserable pedants we were. The high functions of the intellect are so allied, that some imaginative power usually appears in all eminent minds, even in arithmeticians of the ...
... once having passed the bounds, shall never again be quite the miserable pedants we were. The high functions of the intellect are so allied, that some imaginative power usually appears in all eminent minds, even in arithmeticians of the ...
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... Once you saw phoenixes: they are gone; the world is not therefore disenchanted. The vessels on which you read sacred emblems turn out to be common pottery; but the sense of the pictures is sacred, and you may still read them transferred ...
... Once you saw phoenixes: they are gone; the world is not therefore disenchanted. The vessels on which you read sacred emblems turn out to be common pottery; but the sense of the pictures is sacred, and you may still read them transferred ...
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PLATO OR THE PHILOSOPHER | |
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SWEDENBORG OR THE MYSTIC | |
MONTAIGNE OR THE SKEPTIC | |
SHAKSPEARE OR THE POET | |
NAPOLEON OR THE MAN OF THE WORLD | |
GOETHE OR THE WRITER | |
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