| Author |
Erasmus, Desiderius, 1469-1536 |
| Title |
A Very Pleasaunt & Fruitful Diologe Called the Epicure
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Starner, Louise Hope and the Online
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| Summary |
"A Very Pleasaunt & Fruitful Diologe Called the Epicure" by Desiderius Erasmus is a philosophical dialogue written during the mid-16th century. This work falls into the category of philosophical literature, exploring themes around pleasure, virtue, and the nature of a good life. The dialogue primarily discusses the concept of happiness and how true contentment stems from a virtuous life rather than from indulgent pleasures. The book features two interlocutors, Hedonius and Spudeus, who engage in a back-and-forth discussion about the essence of happiness. They critique the Epicurean pursuit of pleasure, emphasizing that genuine fulfillment arises from living a virtuous and godly life. Through their discourse, Erasmus challenges the superficial understanding of pleasure, advocating for a deeper appreciation of the mind and spirit in achieving true happiness. The dialogue also touches on the Christian perspective of virtue and how it is integral to experiencing a joyous existence, ultimately positioning Christ as the ideal model for happiness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Imaginary conversations
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| Subject |
Dialogues, Latin (Medieval and modern) -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
16246 |
| Release Date |
Jul 8, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 11, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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