The Philosophy of Disenchantment
The Philosophy of Disenchantment by Edgar Saltus is a philosophical work that explores the concept of disillusionment and its impact on human existence. The book delves into various aspects of life, including religion, science, art, and politics, to examine how they contribute to our sense of disenchantment with the world around us. Saltus argues that this feeling of disenchantment is a natural consequence of modernity and progress, and he offers insights on how we can navigate it in order to find meaning and purpose in life.
By Edgar Saltus · First published 1890 · Genre: Philosophy, Non-fiction, Psychology · 6 chapters · 67,475 words
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The trite and commonplace question of contentment and dissatisfaction is a topic which is not only of every-day interest, but one which in recent years has so claimed the attention of thinkers, that they have broadly divided mankind into those who accept life off-hand, as a more or less pleasing possession, and those who resolutely look the gift in the mouth and say it is not worth the having.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Edgar Saltus
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Philosophy, Non-fiction, Psychology, Sociology
- Length: 67,475 words
- Structure: 6 chapters, 663 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Philosophy — The work is primarily a philosophical exploration of disenchantment, discussing various philosophical concepts and theories.
- Non-fiction — The book is a factual account and analysis of philosophical ideas, not a fictional narrative.
- Psychology — The book delves into the psychological aspects of disenchantment, making it relevant to this genre.
- Sociology — The book discusses the societal implications of disenchantment, thus it can be associated with this genre.
Tags
philosophy · disenchantment · existentialism · nihilism · modernism · literary criticism · cynicism · human experience · society · disillusionment · introspection · cultural critique
Contents
- THE GENESIS OF DISENCHANTMENT
- THE HIGH PRIEST OF PESSIMISM
- THE SPHINX'S RIDDLE
- THE BORDERLANDS OF HAPPINESS
- THE GREAT QUIETUS
- IS LIFE AN AFFLICTION?