Author |
Debay, A. (Auguste), 1802-1890 |
Translator |
Introzzi, Gianpietro |
Title |
Igiene dei piaceri secondo le età, i temperamenti e le stagioni
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Note |
Reading ease score: 43.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Credits |
Produced by Massimiliano Zattera and the Distributed Proofreaders Europe team (http://dp.rastko.net)
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Summary |
"Igiene dei piaceri secondo le età, i temperamenti e le stagioni" by A. Debay is a health manual written in the late 19th century. The book addresses the various aspects of pleasure, including physical and moral pleasures, and how they fluctuate with age, temperament, and seasons. It serves as a guide for maintaining a healthy balance in experiencing these pleasures while avoiding excesses that can lead to physical and mental decline. The opening of the work establishes a foundational understanding of pleasure, distinguishing between physical and moral experiences. The author discusses the human condition as a constant interplay of pleasure and pain, emphasizing the importance of moderation. Different conditions, such as age, social status, and climate, shape the pursuit of pleasure, which is introduced through the lens of physiological curiosity. Debay sets the stage for a broader exploration of the subsequent chapters, which will detail the hygiene of various pleasures, including the complexities of youthful exuberance and the challenges of love and marriage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
Italian |
LoC Class |
BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
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Subject |
Pleasure
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
16489 |
Release Date |
Aug 8, 2005 |
Most Recently Updated |
Dec 12, 2020 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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