Selections From M. Pauw (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781019899373)

In this classic work, Pauw presents a series of philosophical and historical essays that challenge the prevailing ideas of the Enlightenment era. Pauw's argument is that human civilization has been in decline since ancient times and that the Enlightenment thinkers' optimism is unwarranted. The book is a thought-provoking read and an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of ideas and the enlightenment era.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.