Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 2 of 3) Essay 3: Condorcet By: John Morley (1838-1923)
In this insightful essay, John Morley explores the life and ideas of the French philosopher Marquis de Condorcet. Morley delves into Condorcet's role as a key figure in the Enlightenment, his advocacy for social progress and democracy, and his contributions to fields such as mathematics and political theory. Morley's writing is clear and engaging, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of Condorcet's beliefs and values. He brings to light the various challenges that Condorcet faced during his lifetime, from political persecution to personal tragedy, highlighting the philosopher's resilience and commitment to his principles. Overall, Morley's essay on Condorcet is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of ideas and the intellectual climate of 18th-century Europe. Through his thorough research and thoughtful analysis, Morley sheds light on the enduring relevance of Condorcet's ideas and the impact he had on his contemporaries and future generations. First Page: Note: Greek words/phrases in the text are noted as Greek text. OE/oe ligatures have not been retained in this version. CRITICAL MISCELLANIES BY JOHN MORLEY VOL. II. Essay 3: Condorcet London MACMILLAN AND CO., Limited New York: The MacMillan Company 1905 CONDORCET. Condorcet's peculiar position and characteristics 163 Birth, instruction, and early sensibility 166 Friendship with Voltaire and with Turgot 170, 171 Compared with these two great men 172 Currents of French opinion and circumstance in 1774 177 Condorcet's principles drawn from two sources 180 His view of the two English Revolutions 181 His life up to the convocation of the States General 183 Energetic interest in the elections 189 Want of prevision 191 His participation in political activity down to the end of 1792 193 Chosen one of the secretaries of the Legislative Assembly 198 Elected to the Convention 200 Resistance to the Jacobins, proscription, and death ... Continue reading book >>

Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 2 of 3) Essay 3: Condorcet By: John Morley (1838-1923)

In this insightful essay, John Morley explores the life and ideas of the French philosopher Marquis de Condorcet. Morley delves into Condorcet's role as a key figure in the Enlightenment, his advocacy for social progress and democracy, and his contributions to fields such as mathematics and political theory.

Morley's writing is clear and engaging, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of Condorcet's beliefs and values. He brings to light the various challenges that Condorcet faced during his lifetime, from political persecution to personal tragedy, highlighting the philosopher's resilience and commitment to his principles.

Overall, Morley's essay on Condorcet is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of ideas and the intellectual climate of 18th-century Europe. Through his thorough research and thoughtful analysis, Morley sheds light on the enduring relevance of Condorcet's ideas and the impact he had on his contemporaries and future generations.

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Greek words/phrases in the text are noted as Greek text. OE/oe ligatures have not been retained in this version.

CRITICAL MISCELLANIES

JOHN MORLEY

VOL. II.

Essay 3: Condorcet

London MACMILLAN AND CO., Limited New York: The MacMillan Company 1905

CONDORCET.

Condorcet's peculiar position and characteristics 163

Birth, instruction, and early sensibility 166

Friendship with Voltaire and with Turgot 170, 171

Compared with these two great men 172

Currents of French opinion and circumstance in 1774 177

Condorcet's principles drawn from two sources 180

His view of the two English Revolutions 181

His life up to the convocation of the States General 183

Energetic interest in the elections 189

Want of prevision 191

His participation in political activity down to the end of 1792 193

Chosen one of the secretaries of the Legislative Assembly 198

Elected to the Convention 200

Resistance to the Jacobins, proscription, and death ... Continue reading book >>

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