02357cam a22003133u 4500 71277 UtSlPG 20260610134640.0 m cr n 260607r20231780utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Feijoo, Benito Jerónimo, 1676-1764 Essays, or discourses, vol. 1 (of 4) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-07-26 Josep Cols Canals, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Essays, or Discourses, Vol. 1 (of 4): Selected from the Works of Feyjoo" is a collection of philosophical essays translated from Spanish, likely written in the late 18th century. This volume explores various themes related to morality, virtue, vice, and the concept of popular opinion, probing into the nature of truth and human understanding. The essays, selected and translated by John Brett, aim to provide insights that can lead to a more enlightened perspective on these subjects. The opening of this work sets the stage for a critical examination of the notion that the voice of the people represents truth. The author, Father Feyjoo, emphasizes the fallibility of popular opinions, referencing historical examples and philosophical arguments to highlight how public consensus can often lead to error. He introduces discussions on various topics, including the dangers of conforming to widely accepted beliefs without critical thought. The initial essay, titled "The Voice of the People," thus invites readers to consider the implications of relying on common sentiments while contrasting them with individual wisdom—a recurring theme in the ensuing discourses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: John Brett, 1780 Spanish essays -- Translations into English Brett, John, -1785 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71277 112003 112003