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CALLIÈRES, François de] - Du Bel Esprit.
See original version (French)
480
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CALLIÈRES, François de] - Du Bel Esprit.
See original version (French)
Estimate €100
Voluntary lot
Description
CALLIÈRES, François de] - Du Bel Esprit. Où sont examinz les sentimens qu'on en a d'ordinaire dans le monde. Paris, Jean Anisson, 1695. In-12, (13) ff, 346 pp, contemporary granulated bas. spine ribbed and ornamented, upper cuff remaining.
BRUNET I, 1479. first edition. Divided into three parts. In the first, Callières deals with the "Bel Esprit" in socially agreeable conversation, in the second with its proper (or improper) use in written works, and in the third with the precautions that should be taken with regard to it in public office and politics. The first part is an opportunity for this Cartesian disciple of Malebranche to discuss the imagination and the origin of ideas, psychology and characterology.
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