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Essays, Or Discourses Volume 1
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Essays, Or Discourses Volume 1 collects the pioneering Spanish Enlightenment essays of Benito Jer nimo Feijoo, a bold thinker who challenged superstition and championed reason across 18th-century Spain. These translated essays guide readers through philosophical inquiries, cultural critique, and practical arguments on science, religion, education, and everyday belief, offering a vivid portrait of Enlightenment thought in Spain. Feijoo s clear reasoning and engaging voice make complex ideas accessible to curious newcomers while rewarding collectors and scholars with sharp insights into Spanish intellectual history.
This edition is historically significant: Feijoo s works helped lay the groundwork for modern Spanish philosophical discourse, blending empirical curiosity with moral concern. Alpha Editions has restored this long out-of-print classic for today s and future generations not merely a reprint but a carefully curated collector s item and cultural treasure. Meticulously translated and presented, this volume preserves Feijoo s original spirit while improving readability for modern audiences.
Perfect for readers of classic Spanish essays, students of historical Spanish discourses, and collectors of rare Enlightenment texts, Feijoo Volume 1 essays illuminate the roots of Spanish philosophical writings and the evolution of ideas that shaped modern Spain. Rediscover Feijoo s translated essays and own a restored piece of 18th-century Spanish literature.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
168
Release Date:
2025-09-30
Publication Date:
2025-09-30
Publisher:
Alpha Edition
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
937134590X
ISBN13:
9789371345903
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Weight:
254 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
9 cm
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