000 02170cam a22003013u 4500
001 6799
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610133157.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aPT
100 1 _aSchiller, Friedrich,
_d1759-1805
245 1 0 _aPhilosophical Letters of Friedrich Schiller
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-08
508 _aProduced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger
520 _a"Philosophical Letters of Friedrich Schiller" by Friedrich Schiller is a collection of philosophical essays written during the late 18th to early 19th century. The work presents a dialogue between two characters, Julius and Raphael, who engage in deep discussions about the nature of reason, morality, and the human spirit, reflecting on the connections between intellectual contemplation and emotional experience. The opening of the text sets the stage for a profound exploration of philosophical thought. Julius expresses his feelings of melancholy following Raphael's departure, reflecting on the ideals and wisdom he gained from their friendship. He grapples with the tumultuous emotions that emerge when one begins to question previously accepted beliefs about existence, creation, and the nature of God. The letters reveal Julius's struggle with newfound skepticism that challenges the comforting beliefs he once held, while Raphael, through their correspondence, serves as both a mentor and challenger, guiding Julius in his search for deeper understanding. This dynamic set in the opening illustrates the interplay between joy and suffering in the quest for truth, setting a philosophically rich tone for the essays that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPhilosophy
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6799
999 _c48795
_d48795