Penultimate Words And Other Essays (1916)

Penultimate Words And Other Essays is a collection of philosophical essays written by Russian philosopher Leon Shestov and first published in 1916. The essays in this book cover a wide range of topics, including religion, morality, free will, and existentialism. Shestov's writing is known for its unique blend of existentialist and religious themes, and his essays in this book are no exception. He argues against the traditional philosophical views of reason and logic, instead emphasizing the importance of individual experience and intuition. Shestov's writing is both poetic and profound, and his ideas continue to influence contemporary philosophical thought. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in existentialism, religious philosophy, or the history of philosophy in general.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.