02214cam a22003133u 4500 75555 UtSlPG 20260610134740.0 m cr n 260607r20251913utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PN Le Bon, Gustave, 1841-1931 Aphorismes du temps présent Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2025-03-08 Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Polona digital library) "Aphorismes du temps présent" by Gustave Le Bon is a collection of philosophical reflections written in the early 20th century. This work distills various insights from the author’s previous writings into concise aphorisms, addressing themes of human behavior, psychology, and societal observations. Through this format, Le Bon aims to convey profound truths about the human condition and the collective psyche. At the start of this work, the author introduces the aphoristic style as an effective means to capture and communicate complex ideas briefly. In the opening section, Le Bon emphasizes the reliance of human actions on character rather than intelligence, exploring the multifaceted nature of individuality shaped by ancestral and social influences. He discusses how emotions, sentiments, and subconscious motivations significantly impact behavior, suggesting that understanding one's character is essential for comprehending human actions and societal phenomena. This engaging introduction sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the psychological forces that govern both individual behaviors and collective movements. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Paris: Flammarion, 1913 Aphorisms and apothegms https://polona.pl/preview/deeea0ce-9f87-4226-9ace-4009626049fb https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75555 116280 116280