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100 1 _aMorley, John,
_d1838-1923
245 1 0 _aCritical Miscellanies (Vol. 2 of 3), Essay 4: Joseph de Maistre
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
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 2008-02-08
508 _aProduced by Paul Murray, René Anderson Benitz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 2 of 3), Essay 4: Joseph de Maistre" by John Morley is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. This particular essay provides a comprehensive analysis of Joseph de Maistre, a key figure in the Catholic reaction to the Enlightenment and the French Revolution. The text delves into Maistre's life, philosophical arguments, and the broader implications of his ideas on society, authority, and the church's role in governance. The opening portion presents an introductory context that explains the significance of Maistre's ideas against the backdrop of the early 19th-century upheaval in France. Morley conveys how the Catholic reaction in France, spurred by the Revolution, stands in stark contrast to Protestant perspectives prevalent in England. Through the life experiences and intellectual evolution of De Maistre, Morley outlines his staunch opposition to the principles espoused by the Enlightenment thinkers and his advocacy for a renewal of papal authority as essential for restoring order in European society, ultimately framing De Maistre as a pivotal player in the war of ideas during a tumultuous time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMaistre, Joseph Marie, comte de, 1753-1821
653 _aAuthors, French -- 19th century -- Biography
653 _aPhilosophers -- France -- Biography
653 _aTheologians -- France -- Biography
653 _aDiplomats -- France -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24553
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