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   Praise of Folly

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   Erasmus 

   

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   A short, sharp classic in satire - brilliant for history nerds, philosophy buffs, and anyone curious about human folly and hypocrisy, but it can be a slog without some context or patience for old-school humor.

   In "Praise of Folly" by Erasmus, the Goddess of Folly delivers a speech asserting the importance of folly in human affairs through satire. The book criticizes teachings of the Church, monastic life, and societal norms as folly, while also touching on religious practices, human nature, and the pursuit of wisdom. Erasmus employs humor, sarcasm, and wit to make jests at extremes of religious beliefs and practices, presenting a critique of society and human behavior.
   

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   satirical critique of religious practices

   goddess of folly

   importance of folly in human affairs

   humor and sarcasm
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   348 pages

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