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100 1 _aLa Rochefoucauld, François duc de,
_d1613-1680
245 1 0 _aMaximes
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 2022-05-14
508 _aWouter Franssen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (prepared from scans provided by the Koninklijke Bibliotheek, The Hague, at https://www.delpher.nl)
520 _a"Maximes" by François duc de La Rochefoucauld is a collection of moral reflections written in the mid-17th century. This work dives into the complexities of human behavior, virtue, and the often hidden motives behind actions. La Rochefoucauld, a notable French moralist, presents thought-provoking insights that challenge conventional perceptions of morality, making this collection a seminal text in philosophical literature. At the start of this work, the author sets the stage for a deeper exploration of human nature and the sociopolitical landscape of France after the death of King Henry II. The opening discusses the political turmoil and instability characterized by a series of ineffectual monarchs and the rise of powerful factions, which ultimately influenced La Rochefoucauld's worldview. He reflects on the motivations behind the actions of individuals, suggesting that what is often perceived as virtue may be nothing more than concealed vice. The introduction establishes a tone of skepticism and critical examination intrinsic to the maxims that follow, inviting readers to question their own beliefs about ethics and human behavior. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNetherlands: Martinus Nijhoff, 1922
653 _aMaxims
700 1 _aScheurleer, Daniel François,
_d1855-1927
856 4 _uhttps://www.delpher.nl/nl/boeken/view?coll=boeken&identifier=MMKB02A:000033080:00008
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68079
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