Ihmiskunnan edustaja

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882

Contributor:

Kilpi, Volter, 1874-1939

Standardized Title:

Representative men. Finnish

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Ihmiskunnan edustaja" by Ralph Waldo Emerson is a philosophical text written in the early 20th century. The book examines the significance of great individuals throughout history and their impact on humanity, touching upon figures such as Plato, Shakespeare, and Napoleon. Emerson explores the essential quality of respect for these towering intellects as foundational to personal and cultural growth, suggesting that acknowledging and learning from great minds can elevate the human spirit. The opening of the book introduces Emerson's perspective on the importance of great individuals, suggesting that humanity is inherently indebted to these exemplary figures. He reflects on the notion that, throughout history, people instinctively seek connections with these "greats" who embody truth and wisdom. Emerson emphasizes the value of learning from the wisdom of these individuals, asserting that they serve as guiding lights in society, capable of transforming and enriching our understanding of life's deeper meanings. Through his eloquent prose, Emerson sets the stage for a discourse on the power of thought and its manifestations in the lives of exceptional people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Esipuhe

Suurten miesten merkityksestä

Plato, filosofi; Plato, lisäyksiä

Swedenborg, mystikko

Montaigne, epäilijä

Shakespeare, runoilija

Napoleon, käytännön mies

Goethe, kirjailija.

Credits:

E-text prepared by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

Reading ease score: 27.2 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.

Release date is 2016-06-11