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Are these Things So? (1740) The Great Man's Answer to Are These things So: (1740)
James Miller
出版DigiCat, 2022-09-16
主題Poetry / General
ISBNEAN:8596547369738
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=SJmKEAAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋In 'Are these Things So? (1740) The Great Man's Answer to Are These things So: (1740),' James Miller employs a rhetorical dialogue to probe the philosophical and moral questions that preoccupied the minds of 18th-century intellectuals. The text is a masterful interrogation of truth and virtue, captivated in an exchange that reflects the era's burgeoning interest in Socratic method and the Enlightenment's challenge to traditional authority. Miller's literary style is a deft blend of satire and earnest inquiry, and his work is situated prominently within the literary context of its time—epitomizing the period's polemical literature and contributing to the era's vibrant pamphlet culture. In illuminating the life and motivations of James Miller, one must consider the tumultuous intellectual climate of the 1740s. Miller, a man of letters deeply influenced by the Enlightenment, sought to engage his contemporaries in the essential debates of authority, legacy, and truth. His works often mirrored the contentious transition between absolute monarchical principles and the democratic underpinnings that would soon flourish, and 'Are these Things So?' can be seen as an artifact of this ideological shift, offering insight into his quest for understanding the bounds of reason and tradition. The republication of Miller's 'Are these Things So?' by DigiCat Publishing serves as an invitation to modern readers to engage with a text that echoes the enduring quest for knowledge and self-understanding. Scholars and enthusiasts of the Enlightenment will find this work an invaluable addition to their collection—a testament to the timeless allure of philosophical discourse. Recommended for readers who seek to delve into the rich tapestry of historical debates, Miller's book offers a window into the intellectual rigors of a bygone era, and reminds us why the pursuit of truth remains a cornerstone of the human experience.