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What is The Essential Erasmus about?

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In his own day a center of controversy, in the four hundred years since his death known too often solely as an apostle of mockery and irreverence, Erasmus can be seen today in a new lightas a humanist whose concen is at once contemporary and Christian.The Essential Erasmus is the first single volume in English to show the full spectrum of this Renaissance man's thought, which is no less profound because it is expressed with the grace, wit, and ironic detachment only a great writer can achieve.Contains the full text of In Praise of Folly

Question 2

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Essential Erasmus?

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Philosophy and Religion > Philosophy > Philosophical traditions and schools of thought > Humanist philosophy

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Where can I read a sample of The Essential Erasmus?

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You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780452009721

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Is The Essential Erasmus part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

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Yes it is a part of series Essentials

Question 5

Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Essential Erasmus?

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Desiderius Erasmus

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Who is the Publisher of the book The Essential Erasmus?

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Penguin Publishing Group

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What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

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