The Art of Worldly Wisdom

Autori

• Balthasar Gracian

Parametri

• 184 pagine
• 7 ore di lettura

• Filosofia
• Motivazione e auto-aiuto
• Psicologia
• Saggistica
• Scienze politiche & Politica

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Balthasar Gracian's collection features three hundred maxims that explore various aspects of life and human behavior, reflecting his deep philosophical insights. As a Spanish Jesuit Priest, his work faced disapproval from superiors, yet it garnered admiration from thinkers like Schopenhauer and Nietzsche for its profound observations. This timeless guide to self-improvement is positioned alongside classical works such as Epictetus's Enchiridion and Seneca's Letters from a Stoic, offering valuable wisdom for navigating the complexities of life.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2022