Critical Miscellanies (Vol 2 of 3) Essay 1: Vauvenargues By: John Morley (1838-1923)
In this volume of Critical Miscellanies, John Morley explores the life and writings of the French moralist Vauvenargues. Morley delves into Vauvenargues' ideas on human nature, virtue, and the pursuit of excellence, shedding light on the enduring relevance of his work. Morley's in-depth analysis is both insightful and thought-provoking, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of Vauvenargues' philosophy. Morley's writing is engaging and scholarly, making this essay a valuable contribution to the study of French literature and moral philosophy. Overall, this essay is a must-read for any enthusiast of French literature or philosophy, as Morley's interpretation of Vauvenargues' work is both illuminating and compelling. Highly recommended for those seeking a deeper understanding of this lesser-known but important figure in intellectual history. First Page: CRITICAL MISCELLANIES BY JOHN MORLEY VOL. II. Essay 1: Vauvenargues London MACMILLAN AND CO., Limited NEW YORK: THE MACMILLAN COMPANY 1905 CONTENTS OF VOL. II. PAGE The influence of Pascal 1 Vauvenargues holds the balance between him and the votaries of Perfectibility 4 Birth, education, and hard life of Vauvenargues 4 Life in Paris, and friendship with Voltaire 10 His religious sentiment 12 His delicacy, reserve, and psychagogic quality 15 Certain inability to appreciate marked originality 17 Criticisms on Molière, Racine, and Corneille 19 Comparison with English aphoristic writers and moralists 20 Character the key to his theory of greatness 25 His exaltation of spontaneous feeling, a protest against Rochefoucauld and Pascal 26 His plea for a normal sense of human relation, the same 28 His doctrine of the Will connected with his doctrine of Character 29 Antipathy to ascetic restrictions 33 Two ways of examining character: that followed by Vauvenargues 34 Examples of his style 36 The beauty of his nature to be read in his face 40 [Transcriber's Note: Footnotes have been moved to end of book... Continue reading book >>

Critical Miscellanies (Vol 2 of 3) Essay 1: Vauvenargues By: John Morley (1838-1923)

In this volume of Critical Miscellanies, John Morley explores the life and writings of the French moralist Vauvenargues. Morley delves into Vauvenargues' ideas on human nature, virtue, and the pursuit of excellence, shedding light on the enduring relevance of his work.

Morley's in-depth analysis is both insightful and thought-provoking, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of Vauvenargues' philosophy. Morley's writing is engaging and scholarly, making this essay a valuable contribution to the study of French literature and moral philosophy.

Overall, this essay is a must-read for any enthusiast of French literature or philosophy, as Morley's interpretation of Vauvenargues' work is both illuminating and compelling. Highly recommended for those seeking a deeper understanding of this lesser-known but important figure in intellectual history.

First Page:

CRITICAL MISCELLANIES

JOHN MORLEY

VOL. II.

Essay 1: Vauvenargues

London

MACMILLAN AND CO., Limited

NEW YORK: THE MACMILLAN COMPANY

1905

CONTENTS OF VOL. II. PAGE

The influence of Pascal 1

Vauvenargues holds the balance between him and the votaries of Perfectibility 4

Birth, education, and hard life of Vauvenargues 4

Life in Paris, and friendship with Voltaire 10

His religious sentiment 12

His delicacy, reserve, and psychagogic quality 15

Certain inability to appreciate marked originality 17

Criticisms on Molière, Racine, and Corneille 19

Comparison with English aphoristic writers and moralists 20

Character the key to his theory of greatness 25

His exaltation of spontaneous feeling, a protest against Rochefoucauld and Pascal 26

His plea for a normal sense of human relation, the same 28

His doctrine of the Will connected with his doctrine of Character 29

Antipathy to ascetic restrictions 33

Two ways of examining character: that followed by Vauvenargues 34

Examples of his style 36

The beauty of his nature to be read in his face 40

[Transcriber's Note: Footnotes have been moved to end of book... Continue reading book >>

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