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This edition of Matias Aires’s Reflections on the Vanity of Men presents a selection of one of the most significant works of 18th-century Christian moral philosophy in the Portuguese language.
In these reflections, Aires offers a penetrating analysis of vanity as the central force shaping human behavior. He examines how vanity influences judgment, distorts moral perception, and operates not only in vice but also within actions commonly regarded as virtuous.
Throughout the work, he explores themes such as honor, reputation, ambition, self-love, and the illusions sustained by society. He also reflects on the instability of human greatness, the unreliability of history, and the tendency of the human mind to prefer appearance over truth.
This edition provides a clear and accessible presentation of Aires’s thought, highlighting his place within the broader tradition of Christian moral reflection. Combining philosophical rigor with literary clarity, Reflections on the Vanity of Men offers a profound examination of the human condition and remains highly relevant to contemporary readers.
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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. This edition of Matias Aires's Reflections on the Vanity of Men presents a selection of one of the most significant works of 18th-century Christian moral philosophy in the Portuguese language.In these reflections, Aires offers a penetrating analysis of vanity as the central force shaping human behavior. He examines how vanity influences judgment, distorts moral perception, and operates not only in vice but also within actions commonly regarded as virtuous.Throughout the work, he explores themes such as honor, reputation, ambition, self-love, and the illusions sustained by society. He also reflects on the instability of human greatness, the unreliability of history, and the tendency of the human mind to prefer appearance over truth.This edition provides a clear and accessible presentation of Aires's thought, highlighting his place within the broader tradition of Christian moral reflection. Combining philosophical rigor with literary clarity, Reflections on the Vanity of Men offers a profound examination of the human condition and remains highly relevant to contemporary readers. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9798252797298
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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. This edition of Matias Aires's Reflections on the Vanity of Men presents a selection of one of the most significant works of 18th-century Christian moral philosophy in the Portuguese language.In these reflections, Aires offers a penetrating analysis of vanity as the central force shaping human behavior. He examines how vanity influences judgment, distorts moral perception, and operates not only in vice but also within actions commonly regarded as virtuous.Throughout the work, he explores themes such as honor, reputation, ambition, self-love, and the illusions sustained by society. He also reflects on the instability of human greatness, the unreliability of history, and the tendency of the human mind to prefer appearance over truth.This edition provides a clear and accessible presentation of Aires's thought, highlighting his place within the broader tradition of Christian moral reflection. Combining philosophical rigor with literary clarity, Reflections on the Vanity of Men offers a profound examination of the human condition and remains highly relevant to contemporary readers. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9798252797298
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