Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 2 of 3), Essay 4: Joseph De Maistre
1871
Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 2 of 3), Essay 4: Joseph De Maistre
1871
History - European, Philosophy & Ethics, Religion/Spirituality
Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 2 of 3), Essay 4: Joseph De Maistre, published in 1871 by John Morley, offers an in-depth analysis of the influential French philosopher and diplomat Joseph de Maistre. The essay examines Maistre's life and philosophical arguments, particularly his response to the Enlightenment and the French Revolution, highlighting his advocacy for papal authority as a means to restore societal order. Morley contrasts Maistre's Catholic perspective with Protestant views in England, positioning him as a significant figure in the intellectual debates of early 19th-century France.
