In Jansenist and Jesuit, Alain contrasts the uncompromising rigor of the Jansenist, who demands self-reliance and honors human freedom, with Lire la suite
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In Dogmatism, Alain delves into the human need for agreement as the foundation of understanding, arguing that shared signs, from
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In The Cathedral, Alain envisions the church as both temple and theater, where architecture and ritual elevate human spirit above
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In Idols, Alain examines humanity’s creation of idols as the foundation of religion and art, revealing how contemplation transforms objects
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In The Temple, Alain draws a poetic parallel between architecture and music, exploring how monuments, like cathedrals or triumphal arches,
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In Science and Religion, Alain reflects on how human understanding evolves not from direct experience but from collective narratives and
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In On Appearances, Alain unpacks the nature of perception and truth, exploring how perspectives—whether scientific, religious, or cultural—offer partial insights
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In On Metaphors, Alain defends the power of imagination against pedantic literalism, celebrating the absurdity of fairy tales and poetic
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In Prophecies, Alain weaves a haunting meditation on the nature of belief and foresight, drawing from vivid encounters in a
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In On the Art of Persuasion, Alain reflects on the enduring struggle to defend justice against the allure of power,
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