Project Gutenberg 2022-01-02 Public domain in the USA. 154 Staël, Madame de (Anne-Louise-Germaine) 1766 1817 Stael, Madame de (Anne-Louise-Germaine) Staël-Holstein, Anne Louise Germaine Necker Baronne de De Staël, Madame (Anne-Louise-Germaine) Staël-Holstein, Germaine de Réflexions sur le suicide $aGermany :$bRealschulbuchhandlung,$c1813. René Galluvot (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) "Réflexions sur le Suicide" by Madame de Staël is a philosophical treatise written in the early 19th century. This work deeply explores the complex topic of suicide, reflecting on its moral, psychological, and societal implications. De Staël presents a nuanced view of suffering, urging readers to consider the reasons that might lead individuals to such drastic actions, contrasting them against the values of resilience and moral duty. At the start of the text, the author addresses the Prince Royal of Sweden, explaining that her reflections arise from her own experiences of suffering and a desire to fortify herself through contemplation. She asserts the importance of writing for those who endure hardships, as it provides a refuge for reflection. De Staël emphasizes the profound connection between suffering and the human soul, analyzing the reasons behind suicide and advocating for an understanding grounded in compassion rather than judgment. She prepares to discuss the influence of suffering, the laws of Christian morality regarding suicide, and the inherent dignity of the human spirit, setting the stage for a thorough philosophical inquiry into the act of taking one's life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k10568161 20211230133016stalholste 1813 DE Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. fr Suicide HV Text Category: Philosophy & Ethics 142134 2025-07-26T12:15:41.959266 text/html 118056 2024-10-18T17:57:01 text/html 144799 2025-07-26T12:15:44.860312 application/epub+zip 143756 2025-07-26T12:15:42.502280 application/epub+zip 125689 2025-07-26T12:15:42.214280 application/epub+zip 190300 2025-07-26T12:15:46.735266 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 177564 2025-07-26T12:15:44.467257 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 159737 2022-09-30T07:05:35.242556 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 130453 2025-07-26T12:15:41.798341 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 110531 2024-10-18T17:57:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16763 2025-07-26T12:15:46.886258 application/rdf+xml 13350 2025-07-26T12:15:42.304272 image/jpeg 2305 2025-07-26T12:15:42.259270 image/jpeg 128338 2025-07-26T12:15:41.977264 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 fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia