The Sophistic <i>Esprit Français</i>: Sophistry and Elite French Humanistic Education

This essay examines the role of sophistic practices in elite French humanistic education, specifically “omniloquacity”, the ability to speak about any given subject. Drawing together intellectual history, cross-cultural comparisons, and educational testimonies, the essay elaborates a “pedagogical” v...

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Main Author: Jonathan Doering
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-02-01
Series:Humanities
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0787/14/3/44
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