Letters Of Abelard And Heloise - Couverture souple

Heloise, Peter Abelard

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9370815546 ISBN 13 : 9789370815544

Editeur : Double 9 Books LLP, 2025

Synopsis

Letters of Abelard and Heloise is a profound collection of letters that captures the passionate and tragic love story between two intellectuals. Their correspondence explores the complexities of love, loss, and intellect, showcasing how powerful emotions can conflict with societal expectations and personal ambition. The letters reflect their inner struggles, particularly the tension between intense passion and the intellectual ideals they both upheld. The exchanges convey a deeply emotional journey, revealing the personal sacrifices they made for love while navigating the harsh consequences of their desires. The work also explores the societal pressures and philosophical debates that shaped their lives, demonstrating how love and reason often clash in a world bound by tradition and duty. It presents the consequences of a forbidden relationship, marked by betrayal and loss, while offering a glimpse into the personal cost of defying social norms. Through these letters, the work offers a timeless exploration of the intersection of love, intellect, and human vulnerability.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Peter Abelard (1079 1142) was a renowned French philosopher, theologian, teacher, musician, and poet of the medieval period. Celebrated for his contributions to logic, ethics, and theology, he made groundbreaking strides in the theory of universals, introducing conceptualism and nominalism. Abelard s emphasis on the moral value of intention in human action marked a significant development in ethics, influencing future philosophers like Thomas Aquinas. He is also seen as a pioneering figure in the art of autobiographical writing, particularly through his correspondence, which laid the foundation for later epistolary literature. His passionate and tragic love affair with H lo se d'Argenteuil became one of the most well-known aspects of his life, and their intellectual exchanges deeply shaped his work. H lo se d'Argenteuil (c. 1100 1163) was a scholar, philosopher, writer, and abbess, whose intellectual influence on Abelard was profound. Famous for her correspondence with him, she critiqued traditional views on marriage and gender and emphasized the importance of intent in moral action. H lo se s writings on love, ethics, and friendship contributed to the development of medieval philosophy, particularly in deontological ethics. Her legacy continues to inspire modern feminist thought and the practice of courtly love.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Double 9 Books LLP
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9370815546
• ISBN 13: 9789370815544
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 110
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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