Isbn: 9780265140864 - l'aristippe moderne, ou réflexions sur les moeurs du siècle (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a treatise on manners, social behavior, and conversational strategy, as understood and practiced by a "true gentleman" of the Enlightenment period. The author draws on the literature and customs of the classical world, specifically the works of Aristotle and the Romans. He then interprets these principles and virtues through the lens of his own time. The book contains a mixture of practical advice, historical anecdotes, and philosophical reflections on the nature of politeness and social grace. The author discusses the importance of self-control, modesty, and discretion, as well as the art of conversation, the dangers of flattery, and the necessity of avoiding vulgarity and ostentation. Ultimately, the author's goal is to help the reader cultivate a refined and virtuous character, capable of navigating the social complexities of polite society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…