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100 1 _aFeijoo, Benito Jerónimo,
_d1676-1764
245 1 0 _aEssays, or discourses, vol. 1 (of 4)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2023-07-26
508 _aJosep Cols Canals, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Essays, or Discourses, Vol. 1 (of 4): Selected from the Works of Feyjoo" is a collection of philosophical essays translated from Spanish, likely written in the late 18th century. This volume explores various themes related to morality, virtue, vice, and the concept of popular opinion, probing into the nature of truth and human understanding. The essays, selected and translated by John Brett, aim to provide insights that can lead to a more enlightened perspective on these subjects. The opening of this work sets the stage for a critical examination of the notion that the voice of the people represents truth. The author, Father Feyjoo, emphasizes the fallibility of popular opinions, referencing historical examples and philosophical arguments to highlight how public consensus can often lead to error. He introduces discussions on various topics, including the dangers of conforming to widely accepted beliefs without critical thought. The initial essay, titled "The Voice of the People," thus invites readers to consider the implications of relying on common sentiments while contrasting them with individual wisdom—a recurring theme in the ensuing discourses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: John Brett, 1780
653 _aSpanish essays -- Translations into English
700 1 _aBrett, John,
_d-1785
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71277
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