Entretien d'un père avec ses enfants by Denis Diderot

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Author Diderot, Denis, 1713-1784
Editor Assézat, Jules, 1832-1876
Title Entretien d'un père avec ses enfants
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Summary "Entretien d'un père avec ses enfants" by Denis Diderot is a philosophical dialogue written in the 18th century. This work serves as a reflection on morality, law, and justice, exploring the complexities of ethical decision-making through a familial conversation. Within this dialogue, Diderot delves into themes concerning the obligations of individuals to adhere to laws that may conflict with their moral intuitions. The narrative unfolds during a poignant conversation between a father and his children, where the father recounts a troubling experience involving the inheritance of a deceased priest. The father faces a moral dilemma when he discovers a testament that unjustly bequeaths the priest's wealth to wealthy book publishers instead of the destitute heirs. He grapples with the question of whether to ignore the testament out of compassion for the poor or to uphold the legal rights of the legatee. Throughout their exchange, the children express differing views on law and morality, leading to a robust debate on the nature of justice, compassion, and the responsibilities that individuals bear towards their society. The dialogue culminates in reflections on the inherent tension between legal obligations and the impulses of human kindness, ultimately revealing the nuanced relationship between ethics and the law. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Short stories, French
Subject French fiction -- 18th century
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EBook-No. 28604
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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