The Philosophy of Disenchantment - Saltus, Edgar
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Delve into the depths of philosophical pessimism with Edgar Saltus's "The Philosophy of Disenchantment." This seminal work explores themes of disillusionment and ethical considerations, offering a provocative examination of morality and the human condition. Saltus, writing with incisive clarity, navigates the complexities of pessimism as a philosophical stance. A key text in the history of philosophical thought, "The Philosophy of Disenchantment" provides valuable insights into the underpinnings of moral philosophy. This carefully prepared edition makes Saltus's enduring arguments accessible,…mehr

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Delve into the depths of philosophical pessimism with Edgar Saltus's "The Philosophy of Disenchantment." This seminal work explores themes of disillusionment and ethical considerations, offering a provocative examination of morality and the human condition. Saltus, writing with incisive clarity, navigates the complexities of pessimism as a philosophical stance. A key text in the history of philosophical thought, "The Philosophy of Disenchantment" provides valuable insights into the underpinnings of moral philosophy. This carefully prepared edition makes Saltus's enduring arguments accessible, allowing readers to engage with his challenging perspectives on life, ethics, and the nature of reality. Explore the nuances of disillusionment and its place within the landscape of philosophical inquiry through this essential exploration of pessimism. 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 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. 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.
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Edgar Saltus is esteemed in the annals of American literature for his unique blend of fin-de-siècle decadence and penetrating philosophical insight. Born on October 8, 1855, in New York City, Saltus emerged from an affluent family to shape a literary career that spanned the late 19th and early 20th centuries. An alumnus of both Columbia College and Columbia Law School, he turned his back on the legal profession to embark on a life of letters, drawing influence from his European travels and the luminaries of French literature. Saltus's oeuvre is undeniably characterized by its erudition, wit, and a certain proclivity towards the themes of cynicism and pessimism, as encapsulated in his notable work, 'The Philosophy of Disenchantment' (1885). This book is considered a seminal text, exploring the bleak vistas of a universe devoid of inherent meaning, and showcases Saltus's articulate prose and intellectual rigor. With a flair for the dramatic and often controversial subject matter, he failed to gain the widespread acclaim of his contemporaries but has since been recognized for his contribution to the American aesthetic movement and his prescient views on existential despair. Though his flamboyant style fell out of favor with the shifting tides of literary tastes, Saltus's work remains a testament to a writer devoted to exploring the darker corners of the human condition.