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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... opinion, the security that we are right. Not the feeblest grandame, not a mowing idiot, but uses what spark of perception and faculty is left, to chuckle and triumph in his or her opinion over the absurdities of all the rest. Difference ...
... opinion, the security that we are right. Not the feeblest grandame, not a mowing idiot, but uses what spark of perception and faculty is left, to chuckle and triumph in his or her opinion over the absurdities of all the rest. Difference ...
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... opinion, love, self-devotion; and they make war and death sacred;—but what for the wretches whom they hire and kill? The cheapness of man is every day's tragedy. It is as real a loss that others should be low, as that.
... opinion, love, self-devotion; and they make war and death sacred;—but what for the wretches whom they hire and kill? The cheapness of man is every day's tragedy. It is as real a loss that others should be low, as that.
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PLATO OR THE PHILOSOPHER | |
NEW READINGS | |
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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