The Praise of Folly
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The book "In Praise of Folly" is a famous pamphlet written by the Dutch philosopher Erasmus of Rotterdam in 1509. In his work, Erasmus dares secular life and worries deep and long-term social and religious problems. "Praise of Stupidity" ridicules the customs and scientists of society, demonstrating their absurdity and senselessness through the lens of attitude towards stupidity as a trait inherent in every person. This satirical work raises issues of morality, religion, and culture of its time, leaving the reader with reflections on the nature of the human mind and behavior.
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- Name of the Author
- Desiderius Erasmus
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 2005-11-01
- Title
- Moriae encomium. English
The Praise of Folly - Translator
- John Wilson
- Subject
- Folly -- Early works to 1800
Folly -- Religious aspects -- Christianity
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The book "In Praise of Folly" is a famous pamphlet written by the Dutch philosopher Erasmus of Rotterdam in 1509. In his work, Erasmus dares secular life and wo...