02382cam a22003373u 4500 45013 UtSlPG 20260610134031.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 32003460 UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PN Lamartine, Alphonse de, 1790-1869 Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 18 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-02-25 Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Carlo Traverso, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 18" by Alphonse de Lamartine is a literary review and philosophical discourse written in the mid-19th century. This volume focuses on the study of notable intellectual figures, with an emphasis on Aristotle and his contributions to philosophy and ethics, examining both historical context and translation issues. The opening of the book sets the stage for a deep exploration of Aristotle, beginning with Lamartine's own reflections on the philosophical landscape of his time and his encounters with Barthélemy Saint-Hilaire, Aristotle's translator. Lamartine recounts the tumultuous circumstances of the 1848 Revolution in France, which brought him to Saint-Hilaire, whose dedication to translating Aristotle sparked Lamartine’s interest. This initial section introduces Aristotle's intellectual pedigree, notably his education in Athens and relationship with pivotal figures like Plato and Alexander the Great, while hinting at broader themes of political philosophy, ethics, and the enduring relevance of Aristotle’s teachings across centuries. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Literature -- History and criticism French literature -- History and criticism France -- Politics and government -- 1789-1900 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45013 85852 85852