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Guide de visiteurs: Le parc national Kruger 2006 Prix: 5,00 € Livre en bon état Catégorie(s): Voyages, Nature (Animaux et Nature), Animaux (Animaux et Nature) Référence du livre: R13795 Pour retrouver tous mes livres tapez loccasiondelire dans la barre de recherche (ou ailleurs sur le net).

Threefold Nature of Destiny Learning Nouveau et garanti Flambant neuf, original et garantie Livraison rapide et gratuite Préparé et livré en 24/48 heures Retour gratuit Retour gratuit, 14 jours pour changer d'avis Type Broché ISBN 1902636589 Numéro de pièce fabricant 3619717868 Langue Published: Anglais; Original Language: Allemand; Générique: Anglais; Dimensions 13,34 x 0,64 x 20,96 (cm) Taille du paquet 21,21 x 13,79 x 0,41 (cm) Poids 113,63 g Étiquette Temple Lodge Publishing Producteur Temple Lodge Publishing Auteur Coenraad van Houten Codes EAN 9781902636580 Compter 80 Date de publication 01/10/2004 Éditeur Temple Lodge Publishing Studio Temple Lodge Publishing Catégorie 1 Livres anglais et étrangers > Nonfiction > Education > Adult & Continuing Education Catégorie 2 Livres anglais et étrangers > Religion & Spirituality > Occult > Occultism Catégorie 3 Livres anglais et étrangers > Religion & Spirituality > Religious Studies > Comparative Religion Catégorie 4 Livres anglais et étrangers > Religion & Spirituality > Religious Studies > Comparative Religion Livraison En règle générale, tous les articles sont envoyés le même jour par courrier express avec code de suivi de commande. Nous faisons tout notre possible pour respecter le délai de livraison indiqué sur l'annonce. Paiement Tous les paiements se font exclusivement via PayPal, synonyme de garantie et sécurité pour l'acheteur et pour le vendeur. Si vous n'avez pas de compte PayPal, et ne désirez pas en ouvrir un, vous pouvez quand même régler le paiement de votre achat au moyen d'une carte de crédit accepté par PayPal. Retour et Garantie Tous les produits sont nouveaux et couverts par une garantie de 2 ans. Dans le cas que l'objet acheté ne soit plus disponible, plus en production ou impossible à réparer, vous serez remboursé (les frais de transport restent à la charge du client). Si vous changez d'avis et souhaitez renvoyer un objet, vous pouvez le retourner jusqu'à 14 jours après votre achat, gratuitement.

Parc National d'Ordesa et du Mont Perdu (Niscle, Escuain, Pinède) Jean-Paul Pontroué 1992 Prix: 20,00 € Livre en bon état Catégorie(s): Sports (Sport et Véhicules), Nature (Animaux et Nature) Référence du livre: R15591 Pour retrouver tous mes livres tapez loccasiondelire dans la barre de recherche (ou ailleurs sur le net).

  PETIT TOM ET LES MALICES DE LA NATURE Conception et texte d'Alain Grée           Un livre sur la nature destiné aux enfants et conçu sous la direction pédagogique de Marguerite Delchet, inspectrice départementale de l'éducation nationale chargée de recherche à l'institut pédagogique national.     Écrit par Alain Grée Imagé par Gérard Grée Éditions Casterman Format 21,6 cm x 26 cm 21 pages Copyright Casterman 1973 Imprimé en Belgique par Casterman, S. A.Tournai. - D. 1978/0053/77 État: couverture usée et frottée, partiellement, insolée. Sinon bon état. Les pages sont belles.   Pour la France, possibilité d'expédier en colissimo à la demande. En dehors de la France, l'envoi est fait au tarif "Livres et brochures"  ou colissimo international à la demande.    

Women's Suffrage: The Reform Against Nature (Classic Reprint) Horace Bushnell Auteur: Horace Bushnell Editeur: Forgotten Books Broché: 198 pages paperback Publication: 12/08/2012 Dimensions: 22,86 x 15,24 x 2,29 Publier en: Anglais Languages d'origine: Anglais Help ? We oppress the animals; we oppress the wild untutored species of our own race; rulers take it for long ages as their divine right to oppress their subjects; even the church of God has been a mighty hunter of its people in the name of love; and in much the same manner it will be seen that the whole male half of the race, having power to do it, have been piling weights of disability and depression on the female half. Probably it can not be said that man has undertaken purposely to be the oppressor of woman he would scorn the impeachment; protesting, on the contrary, his natural admirations, his zeal to serve and protect, the profuseness of his attentions, and the unstinted tribute of respect and deference he is always wont to render. (Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.) About the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology. Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at We oppress the animals; we oppress the wild untutored species of our own race; rulers take it for long ages as their divine right to oppress their subjects; even the church of God has been a mighty hunter of its people in the name of love; and in much the same manner it will be seen that the whole male half of the race, having power to do it, have been piling weights of disability and depression on the female half. Probably it can not be said that man has undertaken purposely to be the oppressor of woman he would scorn the impeachment; protesting, on the contrary, his natural admirations, his zeal to serve and protect, the profuseness of his attentions, and the unstinted tribute of respect and deference he is always wont to render. (Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.) About the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology. Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at Mot Clef: Nonfiction Education Education Theory

La religion de la nature et le national-socialisme Détail du livre Editeur: Cerf Auteur: Pois Robert A. Date d'impression: 1993 Format/Taille: 24x15x3cm Reliure: Broché Pages: 240 Langue: Français Etat Général: Très bon Détail: Très Bon Etat ISBN/EAN: 2204047058 Référence 7704 Disponibilité En stock Images

Livres Religion Livres Code EAN: 9782290252246 Dimensions et poids / Poids: 124 Contributeur: Éditeur: J'ai lu Disponibilité: Disponible Titre: La Nature De La Pensée Livres / N° de collection: 13125 Livres Origine: Decitre Propriétaire: Decitre Livres / Format: Poche Livres / Période: Livre édité depuis 1980 ClassificationDecitre 1: Religion ClassificationDecitre 2: Religions orientales Livres / Collection: J'ai Lu Aventure Secrète ClassificationDecitre 3: Méditation et spiritualité

Livres Religion Livres Code EAN: 9782371750166 ClassificationDecitre 1: Religion Titre: Conversations avec Gaia: Et les consciences de la nature: Volume 1 (Spiritualité vivante) ClassificationDecitre 2: 12 ans et + ClassificationDecitre 3: Autres Livres / Taille: Petit, de 0 à 350g Livres / Langue: Autre Livres / Format: Broché

Livres Religion Livres Code EAN: 9782353897612 Propriétaire: Decitre ClassificationDecitre 1: Religion Titre: Les 4 Sens De La Nature - De L?Émerveillement À L?Espérance - Pour Une Écologie Enracinée Dans La Grande Histoire De La Création Disponibilité: Disponible ClassificationDecitre 2: Vie Chrétienne ClassificationDecitre 3: Vie Chrétienne Date: 04/11/2020 Livres / Format: Beau livre Contributeur: Éditeur: Editions Emmanuel Dimensions et poids / Poids: 485 Livres Origine: Decitre Livres / Période: Livre édité depuis 1980

Les deux sources de la morale et de la religion Henri Bergson Quadrige / Puf n°34 1997 Prix: 3,00 € Livre en bon état Résumé: Joie serait en effet la simplicité de vie que propagerait dans le monde une intuition mystique diffusée, joie encore celle qui suivrait automatiquement une vision d'au-delà dans une expérience scientifique élargie. A défaut d'une réforme morale aussi complète, il faudra recourir aux expédients, se soumettre à une " réglementation " de plus en plus envahissante, tourner un à un les obstacles que notre nature dresse contre notre civilisation. Mais, qu'on opte pour les grands moyens ou pour les petits, une décision s'impose. L'humanité gémit, à demi écrasée sous le poids des progrès qu'elle a faits. Elle ne sait pas assez que son avenir dépend d'elle. A elle de voir d'abord si elle veut continuer à vivre. A elle de se demander ensuite si elle veut vivre seulement, ou fournir en outre l'effort nécessaire pour que s'accomplisse, jusque sur notre planète réfractaire, la fonction essentielle de l'univers, qui est une machine à faire des dieux. Catégorie(s): Philosophie, Religion (Religion et Spiritualité) Référence du livre: R06052 Pour retrouver tous mes livres tapez loccasiondelire dans la barre de recherche (ou ailleurs sur le net).

Livre Livres Code EAN: 9782268003306 ISBN: 2268003302 Disponibilité: Disponible Titre: La Fantaisie Des Dieux Et L'aventure Humaine - Nature Et Destin Du Monde Dans La Tradition Shivaïte Ressum: 2 Livres Origine: Decitre Propriétaire: Decitre Livres / Format: Non Precisé ClassificationDecitre 1: Religion Livres / Période: Livre édité depuis 1980 Lieu de parution: Paris, France Livres / Taille: Moyen, de 350g à 1kg

Patrick MERIENNE ATLAS des 195  États du monde Éditions OUEST-FRANCE - Mise à jour annuelle - Cartes géographiques - Langue(s), religion(s) et principale(s)ethnie(s) - Carte de situation - Superficie et point culminant - Population, densité et grandes villes ------------ - Statistiques et drapeaux - Monnaie et produit national brut - Nature de l'État et du régime - Chef de l'État et du régime - Chef de l'État et du gouvernement - Situation géopolitique -Drapeau Parce que le monde recense 195  États, il fallait pour les identifier un atlas à la fois clair et précis. L'atlas des 195 État du monde dresse pour chacun une fiche signalétique allant à l'essentiel. Conçu pour être accessible à tous, cet atlas sera une source d'informations indispensable autant pour vous que pour vos  enfants tout au long de leur scolarité Cahier NEUF Format 19,5 x 26 cm 48 pages --------------------------------   VISITEZ MA BOUTIQUE  nombreux livres de toutes sortes possibilité de grouper vos achats = frais de port réduits Pour l'étranger, sans indication contraire de votre part, le livre partira au tarif  spécial “livres/brochures”, c’est un tarif ultra économique mais au délai ni précisé ni sécurisé. Possibilité de livraison par  MONDIAL RELAY Merci de me contacter.

L'Ouest americain Realites et mythes Pierre Lagayette Auteur: Pierre Lagayette Editeur: Ellipses Marketing Broché: 128 pages Format: Broche Createur: Pierre Lagayette (Auteur) Edition: 0 Publication: 05/05/1998 Collection: Essentiels de civilisation Dimensions: 19 x 15 x 1 Langue: Francais Publier en: Français Languages d'origine: Français Sur la collection Cette collection a pour objectif de proposer des outils de reference aux etudiants tout comme aux eleves du secondaire, sur un certain nombre de grands themes propres a la civilisation de chaque pays. Ecrits par differents specialistes reconnus, ces ouvrages font le point sur chaque question et en situent les enjeux actuels. Cette collection interessera toute personne concernee par le sujet et qui recherche une synthese accessible et pratique, documentee et vivante. Civilisation anglo-saxonne dirigee par Daniele Frison Civilisation espagnole et latino-americaine dirigee par Paul Aubert Moins aisement definissable que la Nouvelle-Angleterre des Puritains, ou le Sud des planteurs de coton, l'Ouest des Etats-Unis nous impressionne surtout par sa dimension mythique, par les aventures, les conquetes, les espoirs de liberte ou de richesse qu'il a suscites, par le spectacle qu'y donnaient la nature et les hommes, tel que l'a traduit (et souvent aussi trahi) le cinema americain. Le present ouvrage reprend l'histoire de l'Ouest a ses origines pour en brosser un tableau general jusqu'a la periode actuelle, en s'attachant a faire la part du reel et celle du mythe. Il s'agit donc d'un essai historique qui, au travers des faits majeurs qui ont ponctue l'expansion du territoire national, cherche a montrer comment d'abord l'Ouest a incarne un ideal, puis comment ce dernier a survecu a la disparition de la Frontiere, et comment enfin l'Ouest peut aujourd'hui, malgre les vicissitudes de la vie moderne, faire encore rever l'Amerique et le reste du monde. Ouest americain historique J'ai achete ce livre au retour de mon premier voyage aux Etats Unis, dans l'Ouest mais bien que cet ouvrage soit tres documente, j'ai ete quelque peu decue par mon achat car trop axe sur l'histoire (trop de details) plus que sur la culture et les mentalites (ce qui m'interessait). Cette collection a pour objectif de proposer des outils de reference aux etudiants tout comme aux eleves du secondaire, sur un certain nombre de grands themes propres a la civilisation de chaque pays. Ecrits par differents specialistes reconnus, ces ouvrages font le point sur chaque question et en situent les enjeux actuels. Cette collection interessera toute personne concernee par le sujet et qui recherche une synthese accessible et pratique, documentee et vivante. Civilisation anglo-saxonne dirigee par Daniele Frison Civilisation espagnole et latino-americaine dirigee par Paul Aubert Moins aisement definissable que la Nouvelle-Angleterre des Puritains, ou le Sud des planteurs de coton, l'Ouest des Etats-Unis nous impressionne surtout par sa dimension mythique, par les aventures, les conquetes, les espoirs de liberte ou de richesse qu'il a suscites, par le spectacle qu'y donnaient la nature et les hommes, tel que l'a traduit (et souvent aussi trahi) le cinema americain. Le present ouvrage reprend l'histoire de l'Ouest a ses origines pour en brosser un tableau general jusqu'a la periode actuelle, en s'attachant a faire la part du reel et celle du mythe. Il s'agit donc d'un essai historique qui, au travers des faits majeurs qui ont ponctue l'expansion du territoire national, cherche a montrer comment d'abord l'Ouest a incarne un ideal, puis comment ce dernier a survecu a la disparition de la Frontiere, et comment enfin l'Ouest peut aujourd'hui, malgre les vicissitudes de la vie moderne, faire encore rever l'Amerique et le reste du monde.   Les clients ayant acheté cet article ont également acheté Go West ! Histoire de l'Ouest am?ricain d'hier ? aujourd'hui Classement: Livres > Thèmes > Dictionnaires, langues et encyclopédies > Langues étrangères > Conversation

L'eau Ressources et usages Gabriel Wackermann Henri Rougier Auteur: Gabriel Wackermann Henri Rougier Editeur: Ellipses Marketing Broché: 270 pages Format: Broche paperback Edition: ELLIPSES MARKETING Publication: 06/01/2010 Collection: Carrefours Dimensions: 24 x 16,61 x 1,65 Langue: Francais Publier en: Français Languages d'origine: Français L'eau est, parmi les quatre elements fondamentaux, le plus important pour l'homme et la nature. Elle permet la vie. Elle sert d'aliment et de biotope. Elle constitue un enjeu majeur pour la planete, devancant celui de l'energie et associe etroitement a celui de la production alimentaire. La maitrise de l'eau ne saurait etre purement technique, quoiqu'elle soit fondamentale pour toute gestion moderne. Elle a necessairement une dimension sociale. Depuis que l'abondance n'est plus qu'un souvenir et que la rarete a commence a dessiller les yeux, une nouvelle vision du fonctionnement du globe est devenue urgente. L'ouvrage, qui vient a point pour nourrir la problematique du developpement durable dans le cadre de l'indispensable preservation et promotion de l'eau, plonge le lecteur, etudiant, politique, associatif, au coeur de la preoccupation de la recherche d'une organisation avisee de notre planete. Biographie de l'auteur Henri Rougier, professeur de geographie a l'universite de Jean Moulin (Lyon 3), est directeur du laboratoire de geographie physique et du centre d'etudes alpines. Gabriel Wackermann est professeur emerite d'amenagement et d'urbanisme a la Sorbonne, expert ou ancien expert, conseiller ou ancien conseiller-regional, national et international - en urbanisme, amenagement et environnement. L'eau est, parmi les quatre elements fondamentaux, le plus important pour l'homme et la nature. Elle permet la vie. Elle sert d'aliment et de biotope. Elle constitue un enjeu majeur pour la planete, devancant celui de l'energie et associe etroitement a celui de la production alimentaire. La maitrise de l'eau ne saurait etre purement technique, quoiqu'elle soit fondamentale pour toute gestion moderne. Elle a necessairement une dimension sociale. Depuis que l'abondance n'est plus qu'un souvenir et que la rarete a commence a dessiller les yeux, une nouvelle vision du fonctionnement du globe est devenue urgente. L'ouvrage, qui vient a point pour nourrir la problematique du developpement durable dans le cadre de l'indispensable preservation et promotion de l'eau, plonge le lecteur, etudiant, politique, associatif, au coeur de la preoccupation de la recherche d'une organisation avisee de notre planete. Henri Rougier, professeur de geographie a l'universite de Jean Moulin (Lyon 3), est directeur du laboratoire de geographie physique et du centre d'etudes alpines. Gabriel Wackermann est professeur emerite d'amenagement et d'urbanisme a la Sorbonne, expert ou ancien expert, conseiller ou ancien conseiller-regional, national et international - en urbanisme, amenagement et environnement.   D'autre titre de Gabriel Wackermann Henri Rougier L'eau: Ressources et usages Classement: Livres > Thèmes > Etudes supérieures > Université > Géographie Mot Clef: Geographie Geographie physique

Emerson's Essays on Manners, Self-Reliance, Compensation, Nature, Friendship (Classic Reprint) Ralph Waldo Emerson Auteur: Ralph Waldo Emerson Editeur: Forgotten Books Broché: 194 pages paperback Publication: 15/07/2012 Dimensions: 22,86 x 15,24 x 2,29 Langue: Anglais Publier en: Anglais Languages d'origine: Anglais Help ? May 25, 180 A prU 27,1882) We have few more intimate biographical records than Emersoi s; fewer still tiiat cause so littie disappointment in the reading. In the wealth of material at hand in his Journal and letters as well as in the personal reminiscences of a great band of friends and admirers we are brought face to face with a personality that can but win by the cumulative power of character Even those who met Emerson with prejudices to be overcome were conquered by his presence. In an instant all my dislike vanished said Crabbe Bobinson, in reporting the first glimpse caught of him across a crowded room. One and another bear evidence to the same personal power with a concurrence that would be tiresome, were it not for the strong individual conviction in each case. Two other brothers, Edward and Charles, both younger, shared this power; William, the oldest, was likewise gifted with unusudl intellect. The family lived in Boston, where the father, William Emerson, was a brilliant Congregational minister, prominent in religious, social, and literary circles till his death in 1811. (Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.) About the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology. Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at Great Collection but Not the Best This collection has five Ralph Waldo Emerson essays: "Self-Reliance," "Manners," "Compensation," "Nature," and "Friendship." They were published a few years apart but have little intrinsic connection; the combination seems random. However, "Self" is an essential masterpiece, and the others are high quality. Anyone wanting a sampler could do worse, but the essays are widely available in far more comprehensive compilations, and this is hard to justify unless one sees it for a good price. "Self" is Emerson's most famous essay and is rivaled only by "Concord Hymn" as his most famous work. It is also his masterpiece; one often hears - sometimes disparagingly - that Emerson tried to fit his whole philosophy into each essay, and this comes remarkably close. There is far more depth and subtlety here than the length suggests; one would be very hard-pressed to find another work so densely packed. The words are few, but the implications are enough for a lifetime. "Self" is a seminal masterwork; a founding Transcendentalist text and American Romantic cornerstone, it is central to American thought, culture, and literature. Anyone even remotely interested in any Americana aspect must be intimately familiar with it; aside from the Declaration of Independence and Constitution themselves, perhaps no other document is so vital to the American spirit. Reading "Self" is perhaps more necessary than ever - not only because it is eternally relevant but also because it is often misrepresented. The term "self-reliance" is now almost entirely political, almost synonymous with libertarianism, and the essay is frequently touted along such lines. However, these things are hardly more than implied here, and though the definition of "liberal" has greatly changed, it is important to remember that Emerson was one of his era's leading liberals. His prime meaning in any case is self-reliance intellectually and in everyday life. He urges us to trust ourselves, to recognize human divinity and avoid imitation. It is a simple message but all-important - and far easier said than done. Emerson explores all its ramifications - philosophical, practical, social, political, economic, etc. - and outlines all its benefits. The case is beyond convincing, but he can do no more than show us; the rest is up to us. This profoundly individualist message is another reason that reading "Self" is so necessary. Emerson now unfortunately has a reputation for being somewhat impenetrable and/or hopelessly impractical; this is a true shame, because he wrote for the masses. Unlike nearly all philosophers, he does not rely on jargon or polysyllables; he truly wanted to be understood, and all it takes is will. We must open our minds to him, and once we have, they will never be closed again. Though greatly revered with many and diverse followers, Emerson's intention was not to be loved but to inspire; he wanted all to find individual genius. His work is thus the truest and best kind of self-help manual, and "Self" is its apotheosis. It has inspired millions in the more than century and a half of its existence, including me. I have read thousands and thousands of works, but this is one of the handful that truly changed my life. Emerson's greatness always shines through, but reading him at the right time can make an astonishing difference. He was more popular in life with the young than the old, and I can easily see why. I was lucky to read him at just the right time, and "Self" spoke to me more powerfully than almost anything else ever has. Without hyperbole, I can say that I would not be doing what I am today and would have abandoned my goals and visions without reading "Self" and Thoreau's "Life without Principle" - a somewhat similar essay highly influenced by Emerson - when I did. I was wracked with self-doubt and getting nothing but indifference, bafflement, or hostility from others; these works gave just the kick I needed, and I will never look back. "Self" has the potential to be life-changing as almost nothing else does, and I highly recommend it to all; you can hardly be unaffected and may never be the same. However, I especially recommend it to the young; its importance to them - and Emerson's generally - simply cannot be overemphasized. Emerson is a signature American stylist, and "Self" is near his height. His writing is always memorable and often highly lyrical - about as close to poetry as prose can be. However, his essays were almost always painstakingly composed from lectures and journals, and the effect was sometimes choppy. An Emerson-loving professor of mine once joked that no one can find the topic sentence in an Emerson paragraph, and his transitions also frequently leave much to be desired. However, "Self" is near-seamless, a true masterpiece of style that flows smoothly and often waxes beautiful. This is all the more remarkable in that it was assembled even more than usual from disparate sources; entries that ended up here came as far as eight years apart, but the whole is admirably harmonious. "Self" is a preeminent example of how Emerson delights in paradox. Anyone who reads him closely sees that he is as complex as he is simple. Thus, despite - or perhaps even because of - apparent straight-forwardness, few texts are more ripe for deconstruction. "Self" fans after all love a text that tells us not to love texts, are inspired by a man who tells us not to be inspired by men, and are convinced by a text and man both of which tell us not to be convinced by either. But this is only the beginning. "Self" works because it tells us exactly what we want to hear and, in striking contrast to innumerable self-help books, does so in an intellectually and even aesthetically respectable way. This is fine for me and (hopefully) you but could of course be taken to heart by Hitler as easily as Gandhi. The thoroughly optimistic, mild-mannered, and physically frail Emerson may not have foreseen his revolutionary text being put to nefarious use and probably would have been unable to believe in even the possibility. However, the danger, if we choose to call it so, is very real. "Self" could easily have had the same effect that Nietzsche had on Nazis, and that it has not been taken up by anarchists, radical terrorists, and the like is perhaps mere luck. One at least wonders how it avoided preceding The Catcher in the Rye as the work synonymous with unsavory people. That said, it is likely unfair to Emerson to say he did not anticipate this; he after all takes his views to the logical conclusion. He surely saw it, and it may have given pause, but he persevered because he was faithful to his intuition just as he urges us to be to ours. He truly believed in self-reliance and was ready to stand by it no matter what befell - nay, thought it his only choice. His optimism must have told him that the doctrine would not be abused, and he has been right - so far. Only time will tell if this continues to hold, but "Self" remains essential for all. Though far less great and universal, "Manners" is one of Emerson's more historically interesting essays. It is essential to recall that his era perhaps emphasized manners more than any other in history; they had an importance of which we cannot even conceive. All had to deal with them regardless of personal views, but virtually all seemed to agree - or at least convinced others that they did. Thus, though it may initially seem somewhat surprising in light of Emerson's trademark liberalism and originality that he (begrudgingly) accepts some conventions, the small extent to which he did so is truly remarkable. The essay goes a little into various manners' pros and cons, but the core points are elsewhere. The first is that manners are relative; Emerson begins with some striking anthropological examples of this all-important fact and otherwise drives it home. An extension of his core self-reliance doctrine, the second is that the great make their own manners - and make others respect them. "Manners" is one of Emerson's least transcendental works - in any sense -, but comparing and contrasting its message to today's society and competing views can be instructive, and it is a valuable timepiece. "Friendship" is also very good - one of Emerson's most affecting and thought-provoking works. His view of the ubiquitous subject is unsurprisingly original and engaging. He believes that friendship can exist only with real equality and sees it as a sort of springboard to something higher. His demands are great, and the work is eye-opening in the sense that almost no one has a friend by his definition. Like his best work, "Friendship" can easily make us question beliefs and preconceptions - and perhaps even make us better friends. "Compensation" is one of Emerson's most representative essays. The staunch optimism so essential to his thought was perhaps never shown so clearly or thoroughly elsewhere. Emerson begins by saying he had wanted to write about compensation since he was a boy, and it shows in his enthusiasm. He works himself up almost to a rhapsody, giving example after example in clear, beautiful prose that remarkably never becomes dull and is often near-lyrical. The essay details Emerson's belief that everything balances out, even if we cannot see it, and that good and evil have their own earthly rewards despite appearances. He may not convince cynics, but his argument is certainly compelling, and his critiques of conventional Christianity and other traditions are very intriguing. "Nature" has many of Emerson's key concepts: nature's all-encompassing beauty and force, our place in regard to it, art's role, and of course deduction of God from nature. Some speculations are more philosophical, historical, or critical, but all lead to these basic points, which are Transcendentalism's cornerstones. Emerson's characteristically optimistic thought is here in full, as is his signature poetic prose. These essays are essential for anyone interested in Emerson, whether read here or elsewhere. Three Stars Not much explanation. Hard to read. Print is not very clear. D'autre ouvrages de Ralph Waldo Emerson Mot Clef: Nonfiction Education Education Theory