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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... turn out to be heroes, and their condition regal, it would not surprise us. All mythology opens with demigods, and the circumstance is high and poetic; that is, their genius is paramount. In the legends of the Gautama, the first men ate ...
... turn out to be heroes, and their condition regal, it would not surprise us. All mythology opens with demigods, and the circumstance is high and poetic; that is, their genius is paramount. In the legends of the Gautama, the first men ate ...
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... turn comes. Each plant has its parasite, and each created thing its lover and poet. Justice has already been done to steam, to iron, to wood, to coal, to loadstone, to iodine, to corn, and cotton; but how few materials are yet used by ...
... turn comes. Each plant has its parasite, and each created thing its lover and poet. Justice has already been done to steam, to iron, to wood, to coal, to loadstone, to iodine, to corn, and cotton; but how few materials are yet used by ...
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... turn through the circle of beings, wrote “Not transferable,” and “Good for this trip only,” on these garments of the soul. There is somewhat deceptive about the intercourse of minds. The boundaries are invisible, but they are never ...
... turn through the circle of beings, wrote “Not transferable,” and “Good for this trip only,” on these garments of the soul. There is somewhat deceptive about the intercourse of minds. The boundaries are invisible, but they are never ...
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... turn. We are equally served by receiving and by imparting. Men who know the same things, are not long the best company for each other. But bring to each an intelligent person of another experience, and it is as if you let off water from ...
... turn. We are equally served by receiving and by imparting. Men who know the same things, are not long the best company for each other. But bring to each an intelligent person of another experience, and it is as if you let off water from ...
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... turn out to be common pottery; but the sense of the pictures is sacred, and you may still read them transferred to the walls of the world. For a time, our teachers serve us personally, as metres or milestones of progress. Once they were ...
... turn out to be common pottery; but the sense of the pictures is sacred, and you may still read them transferred to the walls of the world. For a time, our teachers serve us personally, as metres or milestones of progress. Once they were ...
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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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