Project Gutenberg 2013-07-30 Public domain in the USA. 323 Hamerton, Philip Gilbert 1834 1894 Hamerton, P. G. (Philip Gilbert) Human Intercourse Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "Human Intercourse" by Philip Gilbert Hamerton is a philosophical essay written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the complexities and nuances of human relationships, exploring themes such as companionship, love, and the challenges posed by societal norms. Through various essays, Hamerton examines the intricate dynamics of interpersonal connections and argues that genuine human interaction transcends conventional rules and classifications. At the start of the text, the author reflects on his dedication to Ralph Waldo Emerson, emphasizing the value of individuality and self-reliance in human relationships. He notes the difficulty of identifying fixed laws governing human intercourse, suggesting that each relationship is unique and shaped by personal experiences. Hamerton illustrates this point through anecdotes, such as the unexpected friendship that develops between two seemingly incompatible individuals. He proposes that true understanding requires an open mind and a willingness to observe the intricacies of human nature, hinting at deeper insights to be further explored in his essays. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/43359/43359-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 53.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Conduct of life Manners and customs BJ Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics Browsing: Psychiatry/Psychology Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Philosophy & Ethics 1072166 2025-06-17T13:19:45.897991 text/html 996900 2024-10-23T17:29:07 text/html 404274 2025-06-17T13:20:16.078906 application/epub+zip 420407 2025-06-17T13:19:54.663932 application/epub+zip 420407 2025-06-17T13:19:50.164912 application/epub+zip 757119 2025-06-17T13:20:26.741836 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 585118 2025-06-17T13:20:08.413895 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 585119 2022-09-19T18:29:51.444243 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 775775 2025-06-17T13:19:42.604993 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 775446 2024-11-27T23:41:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16778 2025-06-17T13:20:26.913763 application/rdf+xml 16689 2025-06-17T13:19:50.473916 image/jpeg 2031 2025-06-17T13:19:50.314931 image/jpeg 380413 2025-06-17T13:19:45.976931 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia