Solitude by Johann Georg Zimmermann
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"Solitude" by Johann Georg Zimmermann is a philosophical treatise written in the late 18th century. This work explores the theme of solitude, emphasizing its impact on the human mind and heart while analyzing its benefits and drawbacks. Zimmermann aims to enlighten readers on how occasional retirement can foster happiness, intellectual clarity, and a deeper understanding of oneself and society. At the start of the book, Zimmerman introduces the concept of solitude as
an intellectual state where the mind retreats into self-reflection, asserting that true solitude can exist even amidst social gatherings. He observes that modern society often undervalues solitude, mistaking it for misery or isolation, while arguing that it is essential for genuine happiness and intellectual growth. The opening chapters set the stage for a detailed exploration of solitude's influences on human emotions, well-being, and the creative mind, positioning it as a powerful means to achieve true felicity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Zimmermann, Johann Georg, 1728-1795 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 33031519 |
| Title |
Solitude With the Life of the Author. In Two Parts |
| Credits |
Produced by Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 41.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BJ: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion |
| Subject | Solitude |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55898 |
| Release Date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 634 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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