02469cam a22003133u 4500 19773 UtSlPG 20260610133447.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PN Karilas, Yrjö, 1891-1982 Suuren hiljaisuuden miehiä : Kokoelma Blaise Pascalin, Ralph Waldo Emersonin, Leo Tolstoin, Maurice Maeterlinckin, Johannes Müllerin ja Hans Larssonin suomennettuja mietekirjoitelmia johdantoineen ja selityksineen Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-11-12 Produced by Sami Sieranoja and Tapio Riikonen "Suuren hiljaisuuden miehiä" by Yrjö Karilas is a collection of translated philosophical essays compiled during the early 20th century. This anthology features the thoughts of influential figures such as Blaise Pascal, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Leo Tolstoy, Maurice Maeterlinck, Johannes Müller, and Hans Larsson, highlighting their reflections on profound human concepts such as existence, love, and self-realization. Through these essays, the collection delves into the quest for inner peace and understanding amidst the chaos of modern life. At the start of the collection, Karilas introduces the concept of silence and its importance in human experience. He reflects on the destruction of nature and the loss of tranquility as it has been overtaken by human activity. Through evocative imagery, he sets the stage for contemplating the inner battles that individuals face in seeking meaning and connection. He argues that the insights of past thinkers can guide contemporary individuals in their search for a deeper understanding of existence, emphasizing the need for personal growth and self-examination in an era marked by external noise and distraction. The opening serves as a call to embrace the values of great minds and engage earnestly in our personal struggles for clarity and purpose. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Literature -- History and criticism Literature -- Collections https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19773 61101 61101