Euphranor

Euphranor

Edward Fitzgerald

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Ética y filosofía moral
ISBN:
9781436839785
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Euphranor: A Dialogue On Youth is a philosophical work written by Edward Fitzgerald and first published in 1851. The book is written in the form of a dialogue between four young men - Euphranor, Philotheus, Alciphron, and Charicles - who discuss the nature of youth and the virtues that young people should cultivate in order to lead fulfilling lives.Throughout the dialogue, the characters explore a range of topics, including the importance of education, the relationship between beauty and goodness, the role of friendship in personal development, and the dangers of vice and excess. They draw on a variety of sources, including classical philosophy, literature, and personal experience, to develop their ideas and arguments.At its core, Euphranor is a meditation on the meaning and purpose of youth, and a call to young people to embrace the virtues of wisdom, courage, and self-control in order to achieve true happiness and fulfillment. Fitzgerald’s elegant prose and insightful observations make this book a timeless classic of philosophical literature, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the nature of youth and the pursuit of wisdom.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.

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