Aphorisms On Man: Translated From The Original Manuscript Of The Reverend John Lavater, Citizen Of Zurich (1789) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781436779838)

""Aphorisms on Man"" is a book written by the Reverend John Lavater, a citizen of Zurich, Switzerland, and originally published in 1789. The book contains a collection of short, pithy statements or aphorisms about human nature and behavior, translated from Lavater's original manuscript. Lavater was a prominent theologian and philosopher who believed that the study of human character could lead to a better understanding of God's plan for humanity. His aphorisms cover a wide range of topics, from the nature of love and friendship to the importance of honesty and integrity. They offer insights into the human condition and provide guidance for living a virtuous life. The book is a classic of moral and philosophical literature and has been widely read and studied for over two centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Caspar Lavater
ISBN-10: 1436779839
ISBN-13: 9781436779838
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/29/2008
Pages: 232
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.49d