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.)
Michelle Rodriguez
3 months agoAt first glance, it serves as a poignant reminder of the human condition. Simply brilliant.
Dorothy Moore
5 months agoOnce I started reading, the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. This book will stay with me for a long time.
Donna Walker
1 month agoI rarely write reviews but the diagrams and footnotes included in this version are very helpful. Truly inspiring.
Sarah Lee
5 months agoOnce I started reading, the logical flow of arguments makes it an essential resource for research. Highly recommended for everyone.
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