Lob Der Narrheit

Lob der Narrheit

by Desiderius Erasmus

In Praise of Folly is a philosophical work by Desiderius Erasmus, a Dutch Renaissance humanist. First published in 1509, the book is a satirical attack on the folly and superstition of the Catholic Church and the human condition in general. Erasmus argues that folly is an essential part of human nature and that it is the source of much of our happiness and creativity. The book was a huge success and was translated into many languages. It was one of the most popular books of the 16th century and helped to spread the ideas of humanism throughout Europe.

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Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus was a Dutch philosopher and Catholic theologian who is considered one of the greatest scholars of the northern Renaissance. As a Catholic priest, he was an important fig...

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