Revealing letters and ideas that shaped a new religion
A curated edition presents the correspondence between Auguste Comte and Clotilde de Vaux, including Clotilde’s poem Thoughts of a Flower and Comte’s Letter on Marriage. It traces how their brief, intense exchange helped spark the creation of the Religion of Humanity.
This book blends personal letters with biographical context to illuminate how one year of intimate exchange influenced a grand political and philosophical vision. It weaves together the lives of two key figures and shows how private feelings fed a public philosophy.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a deeply personal and intimate look at the extraordinary relationship between two 19th-century figures: Auguste Comte, a pioneering sociologist and philosopher, and Clotilde de Vaux, a woman whose influence on Comte's life and work was profound. Through a collection of letters, poems, and personal reflections, the book reveals the unique dynamic between these two individuals, charting the development of their intense intellectual and emotional connection. The book's focus on the relationship between Comte and de Vaux illuminates the philosophical and social context of 19th-century France, a period marked by profound changes in societal structures and intellectual currents. Comte's writings, deeply influenced by his relationship with de Vaux, reveal his evolving views on love, morality, and the role of women in society. The book delves into the complex interplay of personal affection, philosophical inquiry, and social reform as expressed through Comte's writings. This book offers a fascinating window into the intimate life of a pivotal figure in the history of social thought, showcasing the profound impact of personal connection on the formation of a philosophical vision. The book's exploration of Comte's relationship with de Vaux reveals the intimate connection between personal experience, intellectual development, and the pursuit of a more just and equitable social order. 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 9781333415457_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333415457
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 570 pages. 9.02x5.98x1.16 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1333415451
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Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333415457
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