Introductio ad philosophiam aulicam

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Introductio ad philosophiam aulicam is an early modern philosophical work by Christian Thomasius that outlines principles of courtly conduct and practical philosophy for life at court.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf early modern book
philosophical work
work on practical philosophy
aimsTo connect philosophical reflection with everyday courtly practice
provide guidance for behavior at court
reform courtly manners through rational principles
associatedWith Pietism
surface form: German Pietism

University of Halle NERFINISHED
author Christian Thomasius
countryOfOrigin Electorate of Saxony
focusesOn application of philosophical principles to everyday life
balance between sincerity and prudence in social relations
moral self‑discipline in social settings
rational regulation of passions in courtly life
strategic communication and speech at court
genre courtly conduct literature
moral philosophy
practical ethics
hasPart advice on self‑presentation and decorum
analysis of vices common at court
considerations on reputation and honor
discussion of virtues suitable for courtiers
guidelines for dealing with superiors and inferiors
reflections on prudence and discretion
hasReception considered an example of early modern applied ethics
studied in scholarship on Christian Thomasius and early Enlightenment thought
historicalContext court culture of the late 17th century and early 18th century
early German Enlightenment
influencedBy courtly culture of the Holy Roman Empire
natural law theory
practical moral philosophy
intendedAudience courtiers
members of early modern courts
students of practical philosophy
language Latin
mainTheme courtly conduct
ethics of social interaction at court
practical philosophy of life at court
prudence in political and social life
philosophicalDiscipline ethics
political philosophy
social philosophy
philosophicalPosition critique of purely speculative philosophy detached from life
emphasis on usefulness of philosophy for everyday conduct
philosophicalTradition German early modern philosophy
early Enlightenment philosophy
relatedWork Christian Thomasius

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Christian Thomasius notableWork Introductio ad philosophiam aulicam