De l'influence des passions sur le bonheur des individus et des nations by Staël
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Staël, Madame de (Anne-Louise-Germaine), 1766-1817
French
"De l'influence des passions sur le bonheur des individus et des nations" by Staël is a philosophical treatise written in the late 18th century. The work examines the complex relationship between human passions, and their effects on individual and collective happiness, particularly in the political sphere. The author reflects on the societal and in...
The opening of the work introduces Staël's exploration of how human passions, which can easily become overpowering, hinder both personal and political happiness. Staël contextualizes her reflections within the tumultuous backdrop of the French Revolution, indicating that the pursuit of happiness requires a careful analysis of human emotions and their influence on governance. In this initial portion, she outlines the scope of her inquiry into the nature of happiness itself while emphasizing the necessity of understanding and perhaps controlling one's passions to attain both individual and societal well-being. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Kevin Hall
1 month agoDuring my studies, I found that the structure supports both quick reading and deep study. Well worth recommending.
Logan Garcia
2 months agoOut of sheer curiosity, the explanations feel carefully crafted rather tahn rushed. A perfect companion for a quiet weekend.
Logan Smith
3 months agoThis caught my eye instantly and the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. I couldn't put it down until the very end.
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Richard Perez
4 months agoIf you enjoy this genre, the diagrams and footnotes included in this version are very helpful. I appreciate the effort put into this.