La Pensée de l'Humanité by graf Leo Tolstoy
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"La Pensée de l'Humanité" by Leo Tolstoy is a philosophical work written in the early 20th century. The book is an exploration of the nature of faith, love, and the essence of humanity, reflecting upon the thoughts of various eminent sages and religious figures throughout history. It aims to seek a deeper understanding of life’s purpose and the relationship between humanity and the divine, with the author’s reflections woven throughout. At the
start of "La Pensée de l'Humanité," the reader is introduced to Tolstoy's contemplation on faith and its significance for a happy life. He argues that true faith leads to the understanding of one's purpose and the moral laws according to which people should act. The opening chapters delve into the concept of true religion as a universal truth that promotes love and community among all individuals. Tolstoy emphasizes that love is the fundamental principle connecting humans with God and each other, asserting that a lack of faith leads to suffering and separation. Through citations and interpretations of ancient doctrines and contemporary thoughts, he presents a holistic view of the spiritual and moral life that transcends cultural and temporal boundaries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Halpérine-Kaminsky, E. (Ely), 1858-1936 |
| Title |
La Pensée de l'Humanité Dernière oeuvre de L. Tolstoï |
| Contents | Préface du traducteur -- Préface de l'auteur -- La foi -- Dieu -- L'âme -- Une même âme chez tous -- L'amour -- Péchés, tentations, superstitions -- Les excès -- La lubricité -- L'oisiveté -- La cupidité -- La colère -- L'orgueil -- L'inégalité -- La violence -- Le châtiment -- La vanité -- Les fausses croyances -- La fausse science -- L'effort -- La vie est dans le présent -- Le non-agir -- La parole -- La pensée -- L'abnégation -- L'humilité -- La véracité -- Le mal -- La mort -- Après la mort -- La vie est un bien. |
| Credits | Produced by Madeleine Fournier, Annemie Arnst & Marc D'Hooghe (Scans generously made available by Gallica, Bibliothèque nationale de France) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion |
| Subject | Philosophy -- Quotations, maxims, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43761 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-43761-3 |
| Release Date | Sep 18, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 789 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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