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The Natural Philosophy of Love
Remy de Gourmont
出版DigiCat, 2022-09-04
主題Fiction / ClassicsReference / General
ISBNEAN:8596547252566
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=1mSIEAAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋In 'The Natural Philosophy of Love,' Remy de Gourmont explores the interplay between human affection and the broader concept of love as understood through the intricate lenses of philosophy, biology, and the evolving mores of society. Published in the early 20th century, this work juxtaposes empirical inquiry with contemplative prose, crafting an erudite investigation into the underpinnings of love. Gourmont's rich linguistic style and comprehensive approach place this volume within a unique cross-disciplinary niche, deftly bridging the gap between scientific postulation and poetic rumination. Given its historical context, the text serves as both a reflection and a capsule of the intellectual currents of its time, resonating with echoes of Darwinian influence and Freudian insights.nRenowned as one of the significant figures of Symbolism and a trailblazer for the decadent movement, Remy de Gourmont was a French critic, novelist, and poet who possessed a contemplative vision and an insatiable curiosity about human nature. His own turbulent emotional experiences, compounded by a profound scholarly appetite, provided fertile soil for the conceptions that permeate 'The Natural Philosophy of Love.' Gourmont's contribution to the discourse on love cannot be viewed independently of the lamp of introspection he carried into the often-uncharted regions of desire and the heart's variegated expressions.nThe Natural Philosophy of Love' offers a thoughtful and stimulating read for those drawn to the nexus of science and the humanities, especially to readers intrigued by the intellectual heritage of the early 20th century. Gourmont's synthesis of thought beckons the modern reader, inviting a revisit to perspectives on love that might now be considered vintage yet are undeniably endowed with timeless relevance. Devotees of historical literary criticism and philosophical inquiry will find in these pages a trove of insight deserving of both academic recognition and personal reflection.