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The Opinions Of Jerome Coignard

The Opinions Of Jerome Coignard

Anatole France

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Repro India Limited
Año de edición:
2025
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Filosofía
ISBN:
9789371465588
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The opinions of J r me Coignard offers a satirical yet contemplative portrait of intellectual life shaped by contradictions between knowledge and humility. Through richly crafted dialogue, the novel examines how reason is often entangled with error and how sincerity may flourish even in skeptical minds. The protagonist s reflections explore enduring questions about governance, justice, and human behavior without aligning with rigid ideology, presenting a view shaped by detachment, wit, and experience. The text questions the legitimacy of political authority and the emptiness of social pretense, challenging conventional assumptions through philosophical anecdotes rather than argument. With an undercurrent of irony, it shows how wisdom can reside in imperfection and how clarity often comes not through doctrine but through humanizing insight. The work draws attention to the value of modest virtue over theoretical purity, using its central figure to advocate for compassion amid institutional absurdity. While its tone may seem light, its inquiries run deep, revealing an enduring interest in the limits of reason and the grace of simple living.

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