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The Conduct Of Life Paperback – September 12, 2008

by Ralph Waldo Emerson (Author)
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A great American thinker discusses to what extent we control our own destiny, and other central concerns of human life in this collection of essays. Ralph Waldo Emerson was one of the most important writers of 19th Century America, known for the broad range of his influences and for the optimism of his philosophy. Trained at Harvard Divinity School, he was nevertheless one of the first western thinkers to be deeply affected by Eastern wisdom, particularly the classic Indian spiritual text, the Bhagavad Gita. As the founder of Transcendentalism, the first truly American literary movement, he influenced such major figures as Henry David Thoreau and Walt Whitman. The Conduct of Life is one of Emerson's most personal works from his mature years.
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  1. Part of series
    Best Motivational Books for Personal Development (Design Your Life)
  2. Print length
    192 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Akasha Classics
  5. Publication date
    September 12, 2008
  6. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.44 x 8.5 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1605121258
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1605121253
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Akasha Classics (September 12, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1605121258
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1605121253
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.44 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 162 ratings

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Ralph Waldo Emerson

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There are few people as quoted and quotable as Ralph Waldo Emerson, founder of the transcendental movement and author of classic essays as Self-Reliance, Nature, and The American Scholar. Emerson began his career as a Unitarian minister and later put those oratory skills to move us toward a better society. More remains written on him than by him.

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5.0 out of 5 stars There's no one like Ralph Waldo Emerson to give you a perspective on ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2016
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There's no one like Ralph Waldo Emerson to give you a perspective on your life and how to live it. Timeless in most respects, it is heavy food for thought, and must be read slowly and carefully to find the essence of what he is telling you. Great for helping to sort out the day to day cares that weigh you down and helping you find the inner resources you need to carry on.
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Paul
5.0 out of 5 stars they're great. Thank you Ralph Walso Emerson
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2015
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This book changed my life when I was very unsure of myself. Everyone should read this series of essays; they're great. Thank you Ralph Walso Emerson!
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Fascinating!
4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting snapshot regarding sociology themes from Civil War times.
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2016
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Bought it to read after learning more about Ralph W. Emerson's life. Obviously, there are some surprising parts to a modern eye--- especially the parts that seem a tad classist, but he wrote this in ye olden times so take it with a grain of salt. The overall themes were interesting, especially the section on behavior. It's fun to read this as it is a snapshot of the philosophies of a Boston-based scholar in Civil War times, no more and no less.
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Jacob J Sheff
5.0 out of 5 stars Some smart sounding sentences, delivered with aplomb.
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2015
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Oh man does Emerson nail it - you will be awe struck and inspired, or else you ain't alive.
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AJW
3.0 out of 5 stars some good nuggets, a little windy in parts
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2014
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This is a good book If you are looking for a wise person's perspective on US culture, and human nature in general. The reflections of years ago still apply in most cases, I think. There are parts where the metaphors and descriptions get a little overdone, in my opinion, so I just skimmed them.
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Delaine Dixon
5.0 out of 5 stars A book every one should read to broaden their minds.
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2019
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Great book
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Alexander Tonks
5.0 out of 5 stars Enlightening
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2014
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I bought this as a birthday present for one of my closest friends - who's an admirer of Emerson - and he loved it.
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Paola
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2014
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Amazingly wrote, humorous and to the point. One of the best books I have ever read and the way to look at life
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Larissa
5.0 out of 5 stars História fascinante
Reviewed in Brazil on August 29, 2022
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Além de trazer uma história fascinante e brilhante nos faz refletir sobre a capacidade humana de superar dificuldades e encontrar um sentido
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Rockyshadddy
3.0 out of 5 stars La Conduite de la vie
Reviewed in France on February 18, 2024
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"La Conduite de la vie" est un essai écrit par Ralph Waldo Emerson, un écrivain, philosophe et poète américain du XIXe siècle. Publié en 1860, cet ouvrage explore les thèmes de la morale, de l'éthique et de la conduite personnelle. Emerson encourage ses lecteurs à cultiver leur propre indépendance d'esprit, à suivre leur propre voie et à vivre de manière authentique et en accord avec leurs valeurs les plus profondes. Son écriture est caractérisée par une prose éloquente et des idées profondes, ce qui en fait un texte influent dans la littérature philosophique américaine.
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Nana Treen
5.0 out of 5 stars Better late than never
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 28, 2021
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The book was written in 1870 and is certainly a product of its time in the use of language and references to England and Europe. He constantly refers to man,men and boys with women getting an occasional mention. Having said that I couldn't put it down and am sad to have finished my first reading. It will require revisiting. Highly recommended as a philosophy of life that remains relevant 150 years later. Namaste
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ok
Reviewed in Mexico on April 16, 2019
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Himanshu S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing experience. Keep up the good work.
Reviewed in India on December 31, 2019
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Received in a healthy condition and I love everything about this edition. Neat, strong pages with an amazing cover to keep the content intact. Quite wary of the product before making the purchase but it's just nice that Indian publishers are exceeding the quality that of penguin.
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