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Title: Consolations in Travel; or, the Last Days of a Philosopher
Note: Reading ease score: 37.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1889 Cassell & Company edition by David Price
Summary: "Consolations in Travel; or, the Last Days of a Philosopher" by Sir Humphry Davy is a philosophical work written in the early 19th century. It explores profound themes of human existence, nature, faith, and reason, weaving together Davy's reflections as he grapples with his mortality. The narrative appears to take the form of dialogues, rich in historical and scientific observations, embodying the author's contemplations during his final days. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to Sir Humphry Davy as he reminisces about his time in Rome, sharing intimate conversations with two friends, Ambrosio and Onuphrio. Their discussions range from the magnificence of ancient ruins and the decline of civilizations to deeper philosophical inquiries about religion, the essence of humanity, and the progression of societies through history. Davy's vision—a supernatural experience—serves as a catalyst for examining mankind's evolution, the nature of spirituality, and the interconnectedness of enlightenment and matter. This opening sets the stage for a thoughtful exploration of existence that is both personal and universal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829
Editor: Morley, Henry, 1822-1894
EBook No.: 17882
Published: Feb 28, 2006
Downloads: 78
Language: English
Subject: Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829
Subject: Chemists -- Great Britain -- Biography
LoCC: Science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Consolations in Travel; or, the Last Days of a Philosopher
Note: Reading ease score: 37.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1889 Cassell & Company edition by David Price
Summary: "Consolations in Travel; or, the Last Days of a Philosopher" by Sir Humphry Davy is a philosophical work written in the early 19th century. It explores profound themes of human existence, nature, faith, and reason, weaving together Davy's reflections as he grapples with his mortality. The narrative appears to take the form of dialogues, rich in historical and scientific observations, embodying the author's contemplations during his final days. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to Sir Humphry Davy as he reminisces about his time in Rome, sharing intimate conversations with two friends, Ambrosio and Onuphrio. Their discussions range from the magnificence of ancient ruins and the decline of civilizations to deeper philosophical inquiries about religion, the essence of humanity, and the progression of societies through history. Davy's vision—a supernatural experience—serves as a catalyst for examining mankind's evolution, the nature of spirituality, and the interconnectedness of enlightenment and matter. This opening sets the stage for a thoughtful exploration of existence that is both personal and universal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829
Editor: Morley, Henry, 1822-1894
EBook No.: 17882
Published: Feb 28, 2006
Downloads: 78
Language: English
Subject: Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829
Subject: Chemists -- Great Britain -- Biography
LoCC: Science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.