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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| Introductio ad philosophiam aulicam canonical | 1 |
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| instanceOf |
early modern book
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philosophical work ⓘ work on practical philosophy ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
connect philosophical reflection with everyday courtly practice
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provide guidance for behavior at court ⓘ reform courtly manners through rational principles ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Pietism
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surface form:
German Pietism
University of Halle NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| author | Christian Thomasius ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Electorate of Saxony ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
application of philosophical principles to everyday life
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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
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moral philosophy ⓘ practical ethics ⓘ |
| hasPart |
advice on self‑presentation and decorum
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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
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studied in scholarship on Christian Thomasius and early Enlightenment thought ⓘ |
| historicalContext |
court culture of the late 17th century and early 18th century
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early German Enlightenment ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
courtly culture of the Holy Roman Empire
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natural law theory ⓘ practical moral philosophy ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
courtiers
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members of early modern courts ⓘ students of practical philosophy ⓘ |
| language | Latin ⓘ |
| mainTheme |
courtly conduct
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ethics of social interaction at court ⓘ practical philosophy of life at court ⓘ prudence in political and social life ⓘ |
| philosophicalDiscipline |
ethics
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political philosophy ⓘ social philosophy ⓘ |
| philosophicalPosition |
critique of purely speculative philosophy detached from life
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emphasis on usefulness of philosophy for everyday conduct ⓘ |
| philosophicalTradition |
German early modern philosophy
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early Enlightenment philosophy ⓘ |
| relatedWork | Christian Thomasius ⓘ |
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