Recueillies et publiées, avec une notice historique sur la vie et les écrits de l'auteur Chamfort, Sébastien-Roch-Nicolas 1740?-1794 creator Auguis, P. R. (Pierre René) 1786-1846 text utu 2013 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Œuvres Complètes de Chamfort (Tome 3)" by Sébastien-Roch-Nicolas Chamfort is a literary collection written in the early 19th century. This volume contains a blend of essays and reflections on societal issues, morality, and human nature, showcasing Chamfort's keen observations of his contemporaries. The text navigates through themes of human character, the nature of relationships, and critiques of societal norms, intending to stimulate the reader's intellect and provoke thought. The opening of the work introduces the complex task of accurately depicting the spirit and morals of contemporary society. Chamfort references several illustrious moralists who have tackled similar themes, including Montaigne, La Rochefoucauld, and Molière. He comments on the intricacies of human motives, the influence of the passions on intellect, and the difference between true morality and the superficial nature of societal conduct. Chamfort sets a thoughtful tone, engaging with both historical figures and current philosophies, proposing an analysis that will critique and reflect upon the moral fabric of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2013-08-18 Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Hélène de Mink, Keith J Adams and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) Original publication data not identified French literature -- 18th century PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43501 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43501 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134010.0 43501