A beautiful set of 1757 full leather French antique books.
François-André-Adrien Pluquet's "Examen du fatalisme" (1757) tackled the rising tide of fatalistic philosophies during the Enlightenment. Fatalism is the belief that fate controls all events and outcomes, making them inevitable and beyond human control
Published amidst intellectual upheaval, the book aimed to refute various fatalist systems, from ancient Greek philosophy to materialistic worldviews, which challenged traditional beliefs about free will. Pluquet, a theologian, passionately defended the concept of free will, emphasizing human responsibility and the moral implications of actions. He argued against determinism, seeing it as a threat to religious doctrines of divine judgment and salvation.
Written in an accessible style, "Examen du fatalisme" engaged a broad audience beyond academic circles. While not a landmark philosophical work, it holds historical significance as a reflection of the era's intellectual debates. The book contributed to the ongoing discussion about free will versus determinism, a central theme of Enlightenment thought, and provides valuable insight into the clash between traditional religious beliefs and the burgeoning secular philosophies of the time.
1757 first edition, full leather. In as pictured condition.
A beautiful set of 1757 full leather French antique books.
François-André-Adrien Pluquet's "Examen du fatalisme" (1757) tackled the rising tide of fatalistic philosophies during the Enlightenment. Fatalism is the belief that fate controls all events and outcomes, making them inevitable and beyond human control
Published amidst intellectual upheaval, the book aimed to refute various fatalist systems, from ancient Greek philosophy to materialistic worldviews, which challenged traditional beliefs about free will. Pluquet, a theologian, passionately defended the concept of free will, emphasizing human responsibility and the moral implications of actions. He argued against determinism, seeing it as a threat to religious doctrines of divine judgment and salvation.
Written in an accessible style, "Examen du fatalisme" engaged a broad audience beyond academic circles. While not a landmark philosophical work, it holds historical significance as a reflection of the era's intellectual debates. The book contributed to the ongoing discussion about free will versus determinism, a central theme of Enlightenment thought, and provides valuable insight into the clash between traditional religious beliefs and the burgeoning secular philosophies of the time.
1757 first edition, full leather. In as pictured condition.