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Title: Maximes
Original Publication: Netherlands: Martinus Nijhoff,1922.
Credits: Wouter Franssen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (prepared from scans provided by the Koninklijke Bibliotheek, The Hague, at https://www.delpher.nl)
Summary: "Maximes" by François duc de La Rochefoucauld is a collection of moral reflections written in the mid-17th century. This work dives into the complexities of human behavior, virtue, and the often hidden motives behind actions. La Rochefoucauld, a notable French moralist, presents thought-provoking insights that challenge conventional perceptions of morality, making this collection a seminal text in philosophical literature. At the start of this work, the author sets the stage for a deeper exploration of human nature and the sociopolitical landscape of France after the death of King Henry II. The opening discusses the political turmoil and instability characterized by a series of ineffectual monarchs and the rise of powerful factions, which ultimately influenced La Rochefoucauld's worldview. He reflects on the motivations behind the actions of individuals, suggesting that what is often perceived as virtue may be nothing more than concealed vice. The introduction establishes a tone of skepticism and critical examination intrinsic to the maxims that follow, inviting readers to question their own beliefs about ethics and human behavior. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: La Rochefoucauld, François duc de, 1613-1680
Translator: Scheurleer, Daniel François, 1855-1927
EBook No.: 68079
Published: May 14, 2022
Downloads: 81
Language: Dutch
Subject: Maxims
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Maximes
Original Publication: Netherlands: Martinus Nijhoff,1922.
Credits: Wouter Franssen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (prepared from scans provided by the Koninklijke Bibliotheek, The Hague, at https://www.delpher.nl)
Summary: "Maximes" by François duc de La Rochefoucauld is a collection of moral reflections written in the mid-17th century. This work dives into the complexities of human behavior, virtue, and the often hidden motives behind actions. La Rochefoucauld, a notable French moralist, presents thought-provoking insights that challenge conventional perceptions of morality, making this collection a seminal text in philosophical literature. At the start of this work, the author sets the stage for a deeper exploration of human nature and the sociopolitical landscape of France after the death of King Henry II. The opening discusses the political turmoil and instability characterized by a series of ineffectual monarchs and the rise of powerful factions, which ultimately influenced La Rochefoucauld's worldview. He reflects on the motivations behind the actions of individuals, suggesting that what is often perceived as virtue may be nothing more than concealed vice. The introduction establishes a tone of skepticism and critical examination intrinsic to the maxims that follow, inviting readers to question their own beliefs about ethics and human behavior. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: La Rochefoucauld, François duc de, 1613-1680
Translator: Scheurleer, Daniel François, 1855-1927
EBook No.: 68079
Published: May 14, 2022
Downloads: 81
Language: Dutch
Subject: Maxims
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.