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Cousin, Victor

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France, as well as the powerful influeD ce which the spirit ofF rance is well known to exert on the state of public opinion throughout Europe, must necessarily render the peculiar qualities and character of that spirit at any particular epoch the source of incalculable good or evil to all contemporary nations. But it is impossible to enter so deeply into the spirit of a nation at a given epoch, by any other means, as by examining closely the philosophy which then begins to predominate among them. For, as M. Cousin has clearly proved in the lectures which contain an introduction to the history of philosophy, and of which a translation is hereby offered to the public, it is an incontestable fact that systems of philosophy, which at any particular time acquire an ascendency over the minds of great masses of mankind, cannot be regarded as the arbitrary productions of the minds of human individuals. For the mind of man is incapable of submitting its thought to the guidance of any human individual like himself; and the spirit of the individual, when apparently guided by the directions of another man, really follows only the dictates of the general spirit of the society, of the nation, or of the race to which he belongs, and of which the man who apparently leads him, is only the representative. And in most instances, and especially in those in which men do not determine their thoughts and actions with conscious volition, they are guided by a spirit which they perceive to be their own, but which, on reflection they acknowledge to be a spirit appertaining also to many other men in common with themselves. Now it is well known that the general spirit of thought and act, which at a given epoch pervades great bodies of men, becomes sometimes, and in certain respects, as it were incarnate in certain great individuals who are called men of genius; and the minds of such men
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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1330041526
ISBN 13: 9781330041529
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 472
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Introduction to the History of Philosophy (Classic Reprint)

Victor Cousin

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ISBN 10 : 1330041526 ISBN 13 : 9781330041529

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book focuses on the history of philosophical thought from its earliest origins in the East to its development in Greece, the Middle Ages, the modern era, and up to the present day. The author argues that philosophy is not merely an abstract pursuit, but a fundamental aspect of human nature, driven by our innate desire to understand the world around us. The book delves into the various philosophical schools and systems that have emerged throughout history, exploring their key ideas and contributions to our understanding of reality, knowledge, morality, and the human condition. Ultimately, the book highlights the enduring significance of philosophy as a means of broadening our perspective, challenging our assumptions, and deepening our appreciation for the complexity and wonder of human existence. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781330041529_0

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