Critical Miscellanies (Vol 2 of 3), Essay 1: Vauvenargues
1871
Critical Miscellanies (Vol 2 of 3), Essay 1: Vauvenargues
1871
French Literature, Philosophy & Ethics
Critical Miscellanies (Vol 2 of 3), Essay 1: Vauvenargues, written by John Morley and first published in 1871, is a philosophical essay that examines the life and contributions of the French philosopher Luc de Clapiers, Marquis de Vauvenargues. Morley analyzes Vauvenargues' reflections on human nature and virtue, presenting his views as a counterpoint to the pessimism of contemporaries like Pascal and Rochefoucauld. The essay highlights Vauvenargues' belief in the importance of character and moral integrity, advocating for a compassionate understanding of human nature grounded in experience.
