“Every man without passions has within him no principle of action, nor motive to act.”
Quote by Claude Adrien Helvetius
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A Treatise on Man, His Intellectual Faculties and His Education: A Posthumous Work of M. Helvetius. Translated from the French, with Additional Notes, by W. Hooper, ...
A Treatise on Man, His Intellectual Faculties and His Education is a scholarly work that delves into the nature of human intellect and the principles of education. Written by M. Helvetius and translated from French to English by W. Hooper, the book includes additional notes that provide context and analysis. It is considered a significant contribution to the understanding of human cognition and educational theory. more
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