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Living Well with Pessimism in Nineteenth-Century France

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Exploring the rise of modern pessimism in nineteenth-century France, this work delves into its aesthetic, epistemological, ethical, and political dimensions. It highlights the shift from empirical verification to verisimilitude in discussions of pessimism, fostering a dialogue between philosophy and literature. The book examines the contrasting views of nonfiction writers and the ways novelists and poets depict characters grappling with pessimism's implications. Ultimately, it argues for the relevance of pessimism as a viable approach to living well in contemporary society.

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Living Well with Pessimism in Nineteenth-Century France, Joseph Acquisto

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2021
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anglicky
Rok vydania
2021
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pevná
Počet strán
312
ISBN13
9783030610135
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Exploring the rise of modern pessimism in nineteenth-century France, this work delves into its aesthetic, epistemological, ethical, and political dimensions. It highlights the shift from empirical verification to verisimilitude in discussions of pessimism, fostering a dialogue between philosophy and literature. The book examines the contrasting views of nonfiction writers and the ways novelists and poets depict characters grappling with pessimism's implications. Ultimately, it argues for the relevance of pessimism as a viable approach to living well in contemporary society.