Épicuriens Et Lettrés

<p><i>Épicuriens et Lettrés: XVIIe et XVIIIe Siècle</i> by Gustave Desnoiresterres explores the influence and presence of Epicurean philosophy within French literary and intellectual circles during the 17th and 18th centuries. Desnoiresterres examines how Epicurean ideas focusing on pleasure absence of pain and a materialistic understanding of the world were interpreted debated and integrated into the works of prominent writers and thinkers of the era.</p><p>The book delves into the nuances of how these philosophical concepts shaped literary expression and contributed to the evolving intellectual landscape of France. It provides valuable insights into the intersection of philosophy and literature during a crucial period of intellectual ferment offering a detailed portrait of the Epicurean legacy in French thought. This work is essential for scholars interested in the history of philosophy French literature and the intellectual history of early modern Europe.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>