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The book presents a dandy who challenges utilitarianism, asserting that true progress comes from individual moral endeavor rather than societal norms. This figure, embodying both a keen observer and philosopher, delves into the human experience, dissecting reality with a critical eye. Rejecting the notion of mere consumption, he embraces a form of creative work that fortifies the spirit. Baudelaire's dandy-flâneur navigates society, reflecting its complexities and decadence, offering profound psychological insights that resonate with thinkers like Nietzsche.
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My Heart Laid Bare, Charles Baudelaire
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- My Heart Laid Bare
- Subtitle
- & other texts
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Charles Baudelaire
- Publisher
- Contra Mundum Press
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 280
- ISBN13
- 9781940625218
- Category
- Poetry
- Description
- The book presents a dandy who challenges utilitarianism, asserting that true progress comes from individual moral endeavor rather than societal norms. This figure, embodying both a keen observer and philosopher, delves into the human experience, dissecting reality with a critical eye. Rejecting the notion of mere consumption, he embraces a form of creative work that fortifies the spirit. Baudelaire's dandy-flâneur navigates society, reflecting its complexities and decadence, offering profound psychological insights that resonate with thinkers like Nietzsche.