“To will nothing, then, is ..looking ..for that infinite virtuosity that always enters into the game and always runs off”
Quote by Maurice Blondel
Work
Action (1893): essay on a critique of life and a science of practice
Written in 1893, this essay delves into the philosophical underpinnings of action, examining its role in both personal and societal contexts. The author critically analyzes the nature of life and proposes a science of practice as a framework for understanding and engaging with the world. more
Author
Maurice Blondel
Maurice Blondel was a French philosopher born on November 2, 1861, and died on June 4, 1949. His philosophical thoughts mainly revolve around religious and moral issues, and have had a profound impact on 20th-century philosophy. more
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