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100 1 _aStaël, Madame de
_q(Anne-Louise-Germaine),
_d1766-1817
245 1 0 _aRéflexions sur le suicide
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2022-01-02
508 _aRené Galluvot (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))
520 _a"Réflexions sur le Suicide" by Madame de Staël is a philosophical treatise written in the early 19th century. This work deeply explores the complex topic of suicide, reflecting on its moral, psychological, and societal implications. De Staël presents a nuanced view of suffering, urging readers to consider the reasons that might lead individuals to such drastic actions, contrasting them against the values of resilience and moral duty. At the start of the text, the author addresses the Prince Royal of Sweden, explaining that her reflections arise from her own experiences of suffering and a desire to fortify herself through contemplation. She asserts the importance of writing for those who endure hardships, as it provides a refuge for reflection. De Staël emphasizes the profound connection between suffering and the human soul, analyzing the reasons behind suicide and advocating for an understanding grounded in compassion rather than judgment. She prepares to discuss the influence of suffering, the laws of Christian morality regarding suicide, and the inherent dignity of the human spirit, setting the stage for a thorough philosophical inquiry into the act of taking one's life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cGermany: Realschulbuchhandlung, 1813
653 _aSuicide
856 4 _uhttps://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k10568161
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67086
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