Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great Philosophers, Volume 8 By: Elbert Hubbard (1856-1915)
Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great Philosophers, Volume 8 by Elbert Hubbard is a fascinating collection of essays that takes readers on a journey through the lives and homes of some of history's greatest thinkers. From Plato to Nietzsche, Hubbard offers insight into the worlds and minds of these influential philosophers. Hubbard's writing style is engaging and informative, making it easy for readers to immerse themselves in the lives of these great thinkers. He provides a rich tapestry of historical context, personal anecdotes, and philosophical musings that bring each philosopher to life. What makes this book truly special is Hubbard's ability to humanize these intellectual giants, showing their vulnerabilities, quirks, and passions. Through Hubbard's lens, readers gain a deeper understanding of not just the ideas these philosophers espoused, but also the individuals behind them. Overall, Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great Philosophers, Volume 8 is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, history, or biography. Hubbard's eloquent prose and insightful observations make this book a delight to read and a valuable addition to any bookshelf. First Page: LITTLE JOURNEYS TO THE HOMES OF THE GREAT, VOLUME 8 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Philosophers by ELBERT HUBBARD Memorial Edition New York 1916. CONTENTS SOCRATES SENECA ARISTOTLE MARCUS AURELIUS IMMANUEL KANT SWEDENBORG SPINOZA AUGUSTE COMTE VOLTAIRE HERBERT SPENCER SCHOPENHAUER HENRY D. THOREAU SOCRATES I do not think it possible for a better man to be injured by a worse.... To a good man nothing is evil, neither while living nor when dead, nor are his concerns neglected by the gods. The Republic [Illustration: SOCRATES] It was four hundred seventy years before Christ that Socrates was born. He never wrote a book, never made a formal address, held no public office, wrote no letters, yet his words have come down to us sharp, vivid and crystalline. His face, form and features are to us familiar his goggle eyes, bald head, snub nose and bow legs! The habit of his life his goings and comings, his arguments and wrangles, his infinite leisure, his sublime patience, his perfect faith all these things are plain, lifting the man out of the commonplace and setting him apart. The "Memorabilia" of Xenophon and the "Dialogues" of Plato give us Boswellian pictures of the man... Continue reading book >>

Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great Philosophers, Volume 8 By: Elbert Hubbard (1856-1915)

Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great Philosophers, Volume 8 by Elbert Hubbard is a fascinating collection of essays that takes readers on a journey through the lives and homes of some of history's greatest thinkers. From Plato to Nietzsche, Hubbard offers insight into the worlds and minds of these influential philosophers.

Hubbard's writing style is engaging and informative, making it easy for readers to immerse themselves in the lives of these great thinkers. He provides a rich tapestry of historical context, personal anecdotes, and philosophical musings that bring each philosopher to life.

What makes this book truly special is Hubbard's ability to humanize these intellectual giants, showing their vulnerabilities, quirks, and passions. Through Hubbard's lens, readers gain a deeper understanding of not just the ideas these philosophers espoused, but also the individuals behind them.

Overall, Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great Philosophers, Volume 8 is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, history, or biography. Hubbard's eloquent prose and insightful observations make this book a delight to read and a valuable addition to any bookshelf.

First Page:

LITTLE JOURNEYS TO THE HOMES OF THE GREAT, VOLUME 8

Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Philosophers

ELBERT HUBBARD

Memorial Edition

New York

1916.

CONTENTS

SOCRATES SENECA ARISTOTLE MARCUS AURELIUS IMMANUEL KANT SWEDENBORG SPINOZA AUGUSTE COMTE VOLTAIRE HERBERT SPENCER SCHOPENHAUER HENRY D. THOREAU

SOCRATES

I do not think it possible for a better man to be injured by a worse.... To a good man nothing is evil, neither while living nor when dead, nor are his concerns neglected by the gods.

The Republic

[Illustration: SOCRATES]

It was four hundred seventy years before Christ that Socrates was born. He never wrote a book, never made a formal address, held no public office, wrote no letters, yet his words have come down to us sharp, vivid and crystalline. His face, form and features are to us familiar his goggle eyes, bald head, snub nose and bow legs! The habit of his life his goings and comings, his arguments and wrangles, his infinite leisure, his sublime patience, his perfect faith all these things are plain, lifting the man out of the commonplace and setting him apart.

The "Memorabilia" of Xenophon and the "Dialogues" of Plato give us Boswellian pictures of the man... Continue reading book >>

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Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great	Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 06 Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Artists	Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 09 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Reformers
Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 05 Little Journeys to the Homes of English Authors	Little Journeys to the Homes of Famous Women	Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Painters
Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Teachers	Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Scientists	Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Musicians
Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Lovers	Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Businessmen	Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great Philosophers, Volume 8
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