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Reason and Taste is the same in all human creatures ;for, if there were not some principles of judgment as well as of sentiment common to all mankind, no hold could possibly be taken either on their reason or their passions, sufficient to maintain the ordinary correspondence of life.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the nature of society and explores the arguments against the very notion of civilization. The author, writing in the 18th century, engages in a spirited critique of traditional notions of progress and the supposed benefits of social organization. Drawing upon historical examples ranging from ancient empires to the conquests of the Americas, the author meticulously charts the toll of war and conflict, arguing that the human cost of societal structures far outweighs any perceived advantages. He paints a stark picture of human history as a relentless cycle of violence and destruction, driven by ambition, greed, and the lust for power. By dissecting the justifications for war and conquest, the author challenges the foundations of political authority and calls into question the very premise of civilization. The book's powerful indictment of societal ills offers a timeless perspective on the human capacity for both great good and unimaginable evil. 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 réf. du vendeur 9781331041900_0
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