Selections From Erasmus: Principally From His Epistles (1908)

By Erasmus, Percy Stafford Allen, P. S. Allen

Book Overview

Selections From Erasmus: Principally From His Epistles (1908) is a book written by the renowned Dutch philosopher and humanist, Desiderius Erasmus. The book is a collection of Erasmus' letters, which were written to various correspondents over a period of several years. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including religion, politics, education, and human nature. The book is divided into several parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Erasmus' life and work. The first part provides an overview of Erasmus' life and career, including his early years, his education, and his travels throughout Europe. The second part focuses on his religious beliefs and his views on the Catholic Church, including his criticism of the corruption and excesses of the clergy. The third part of the book deals with Erasmus' views on education, including his belief in the importance of classical learning and his advocacy for the study of Greek and Latin. The fourth part covers his views on politics and society, including his criticism of the abuses of power by rulers and his advocacy for social justice and equality. Overall, Selections From Erasmus: Principally From His Epistles provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential thinkers of the Renaissance era. Erasmus' letters are filled with wit, wisdom, and insight, and they offer a unique perspective on the intellectual and cultural currents of his time. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of philosophy, religion, or humanism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116416290X
• ISBN13: 9781164162902
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"