Le chemin de velours; Nouvelles dissociations d'idées by Remy de Gourmont
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Author | Gourmont, Remy de, 1858-1915 |
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Title | Le chemin de velours; Nouvelles dissociations d'idées |
Original Publication | France: Mercure de France,1911. |
Note | Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
Contents | Le chemin de velours -- La gloire et l'idée d'immortalité -- Le succès et l'idée de beauté -- Valeur de l'instruction -- La femme et le langage -- L'idéalisme -- Analyses et fragments. |
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Summary | "Le chemin de velours; Nouvelles dissociations d'idées" by Remy de Gourmont is a collection of philosophical essays written in the early 20th century. The work explores themes of morality, free will, and the influence of religious doctrine on human behavior, specifically through the lens of Jansenism and Jesuit philosophy. The opening portion of the text sets the stage by discussing the interplay between French societal morals and the teachings of the Jesuits and Jansenists. Gourmont presents a critical view of both groups, noting the French inclination towards contradiction and an enjoyment of moral disobedience. He examines the philosophical underpinnings of these religious doctrines, suggesting that while the Jesuit approach is marked by a desire for happiness through obedience, the Jansenist view resonates with a more severe interpretation of morality. Gourmont’s reflections venture into the complexities of human nature, questioning the validity and application of religious tenets in society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | French |
LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
Subject | French essays |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 67620 |
Release Date | Mar 13, 2022 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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