Project Gutenberg 2004-12-08 Public domain in the USA. 266 Schiller, Friedrich 1759 1805 Schiller, Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller, Friedrich von Schiller, Friedrick Philosophical Letters of Friedrich Schiller Produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger "Philosophical Letters of Friedrich Schiller" by Friedrich Schiller is a collection of philosophical essays written during the late 18th to early 19th century. The work presents a dialogue between two characters, Julius and Raphael, who engage in deep discussions about the nature of reason, morality, and the human spirit, reflecting on the connections between intellectual contemplation and emotional experience. The opening of the text sets the stage for a profound exploration of philosophical thought. Julius expresses his feelings of melancholy following Raphael's departure, reflecting on the ideals and wisdom he gained from their friendship. He grapples with the tumultuous emotions that emerge when one begins to question previously accepted beliefs about existence, creation, and the nature of God. The letters reveal Julius's struggle with newfound skepticism that challenges the comforting beliefs he once held, while Raphael, through their correspondence, serves as both a mentor and challenger, guiding Julius in his search for deeper understanding. This dynamic set in the opening illustrates the interplay between joy and suffering in the quest for truth, setting a philosophically rich tone for the essays that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Philosophy PT Text Philosophy Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: German Literature Category: Philosophy & Ethics 174917 2025-08-03T09:02:38.241620 text/html 170107 2020-12-30T00:46:34 text/html 132099 2025-08-03T09:02:42.766593 application/epub+zip 134096 2025-08-03T09:02:39.935586 application/epub+zip 134096 2025-08-03T09:02:38.856615 application/epub+zip 286929 2025-08-03T09:02:44.900606 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 274050 2025-08-03T09:02:42.076582 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 244514 2022-09-03T13:31:41.843956 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 152880 2025-08-03T09:02:37.777646 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 152598 2020-12-30T00:46:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19088 2025-08-03T09:02:45.026591 application/rdf+xml 15247 2025-08-03T09:02:39.345617 image/jpeg 3463 2025-08-03T09:02:39.099621 image/jpeg 61204 2020-12-30T00:46:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 58699 2020-12-30T00:46:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 129821 2025-08-03T09:02:38.258609 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 de.wikipedia en.wikipedia