Great Authors - Literature of the Renaissance - Erasmus, In Praise of Folly

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[christinemartin]

I've just finished Folly; yes, Erasmus is the type of wise man that one would welcome into one's home for a meaningful, sincere conversation over a pleasant meal. Other philosophers? Not so much. We expect our clergy to practice what they preach; yet when it comes to philosophers, suddenly their private lives seem to be held to have no bearing on their books of wisdom ("love of wisdom"). Why is that? Shouldn't their theories be evident in their life? Erasmus and Marcus Aurelius are two positive examples. Many others seem to be all talk.

[bbrownrigg]

Using call backs to his earlier lectures and topics to connect the historical views as he walks forward in time just makes you see how most philosophical ideas were built upon to try and improve there weaknesses.

[kevinrombouts]

Amazing lecture once again. Erasmus is my hero. I so identify with him.

[nhatnamphan]

1. Free will
2. Criticism
3. Satire
Grateful ❤

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[thattimestampguy]

2:17 _The Praise of Folly_
7:05 European Religious Wars
8:19 Free Will

[RocketKirchner]

The influence of Erasmus effected all areas of study . Wide in scope .

[kevinrombouts]

Marcus Aurelius - what a man! It's hard to believe the like of him ever existed. Awesome lecture.

[cheri]

Job and Erasmus, what generous thoughtful mentors within the Renaissance, especially Erasmus.
Wisdom and knowledge are two different things. Erasmus is humorous in his book "In the Land of Folly, " Breathe. Thomas Moore, (ah Ha) Utopia. Erasmus was a free thinker. I love Erasmus ❤️