Fashionable Philosophy, and Other Sketches by Laurence Oliphant
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"Fashionable Philosophy and Other Sketches" by Laurence Oliphant is a collection of philosophical and satirical essays written in the late 19th century. The opening sketches introduce a gathering in a London drawing room, where fashionable society members engage in discussions about the future of religion and philosophical ideas. Through witty dialogues and character interactions, Oliphant critiques contemporary beliefs, highlighting the absurdities of those seeking a new moral framework while disregarding the depth
of existing traditions. The beginning of the work showcases Lady Fritterly's tea gathering, featuring various eccentric guests who discuss the future of religion and morality, with characters like Mr. Germsell, a proponent of scientific approaches to religious thought, and Mr. Rollestone, who advocates for a more profound moral exploration. As conversations unfold, humor and irony permeate their debates about esoteric Buddhism and the role of personal experience in shaping beliefs, reflecting Oliphant's critical perspective on the frivolities of fashionable intellectualism and the search for meaning in an evolving society. This engaging narrative sets the tone for the rest of the collection, blending humor with insightful commentary on human nature and social dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Oliphant, Laurence, 1829-1888 |
|---|---|
| Title | Fashionable Philosophy, and Other Sketches |
| Contents | Fashionable philosophy -- The brigand's bride: a tale of southern Italy -- The sisters of Thibet -- Adolphus: a comedy of affinities. |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1887 William Blackwood and Sons edition by David Price |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English literature -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17120 |
| Release Date | Nov 20, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 13, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 297 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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