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 Project Gutenberg 2016-06-19 Public domain in the USA. 139 Melegari, Dora 1849 1924 Ames dormantes Produced by Giovanni Fini, Clarity and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "Ames dormantes" by Dora Melegari is a philosophical exploration written in the early 20th century. The work addresses the spiritual stagnation prevalent in society, particularly in the context of modern Christianity and moral decay, suggesting that many individuals exist in a metaphorical slumber regarding their souls and morality. The central theme revolves around the awakening of the human soul to reconnect with higher truths and virtues that have been overshadowed by materialism and moral complacency. The opening of the text introduces a preface where Melegari reflects on the historical and moral implications of societal inertia. She argues that while the 19th century achieved significant advancements in science and morality, it also led to a troubling nihilism that has left the human spirit in a state of decline. Through a series of contemplative assertions, she emphasizes the need for individuals to recognize their spiritual dormancy, urging a collective awakening that aligns moral action with a reinvigorated sense of purpose and authenticity. The beginning establishes a somber tone, calling readers to introspectively engage with their beliefs and the importance of nurturing their souls amidst a backdrop of societal apathy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. fr Ethics BJ Text FR Philosophie, Religion et Morale Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 399859 2025-07-21T05:11:32.615852 text/html 381013 2024-10-23T00:45:27 text/html 203601 2025-07-21T05:11:37.715813 application/epub+zip 205368 2025-07-21T05:11:33.575838 application/epub+zip 191167 2025-07-21T05:11:33.104810 application/epub+zip 323641 2025-07-21T05:11:41.039788 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 286694 2025-07-21T05:11:37.038826 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 272722 2022-09-23T21:25:53.503996 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 362436 2025-07-21T05:11:32.231815 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 342554 2024-10-23T00:45:27 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17334 2025-07-21T05:11:41.165773 application/rdf+xml 14669 2025-07-21T05:11:33.171868 image/jpeg 3036 2025-07-21T05:11:33.138817 image/jpeg 180559 2025-07-21T05:11:32.652813 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia