He was born on 28th october 1466 and died on 12th july 1536. The praise of folly is one of the most important books of renaissance humanism and one of the most perfect expressions of the sentiments and philosophy of its author, desiderius erasmus. Caught up in a tempest of religious debate, he dared to expose the faults and abuses that existed in catholicism as well as among its wouldbe reformers. Erasmus has 359 books on goodreads with 35017 ratings. Famous book by erasmus in which he poked fun at greedy merchants. The great european scholar desiderius erasmus was one of the most influential and powerful figures who lived during the renaissance period. Desiderius erasmus by individual philosopher philosophy. Desiderius erasmus 14661536 was an influential dutch renaissance philosopher. He is best known as an early humanist sometimes known as prince of the humanists or the crowning glory of the christian humanists, and the intellectual father of the reformation. He became frustrated with his fellow monks and wrote his first book, the book. When i get a little money i buy books, wrote erasmus of rotterdam, who took the name desiderius in his adult life.
Erasmus was then given permission to study at the university of paris. Counted amongst the most controversial early renaissance figures, erasmus all through his life worked for a middle way between roman catholicism and. In books such as the praise of folly 1509 and the colloquies 1518 to 1533, he satirized many in the clergy for their corruption, rote. He was both a catholic priest and a renowned humanist. A man of great intellect who rose from meager beginnings to become one of europes greatest thinkers, he. Erasmus harshly criticised what he considered excesses of the roman catholic church. Enjoy the best desiderius erasmus quotes at brainyquote. Pages in category books by desiderius erasmus the following 15 pages are in this category, out of 15 total. He was recognized as erasmus or erasmus of rotterdam. Erasmus is famous for having said the following quotes. Desiderius erasmus was born in rotterdam, probably on 28 october 1466. Desiderius erasmus roterodamus 28 october 1466 12 july 1536, known as erasmus of rotterdam, or simply erasmus, was a dutch renaissance humanist, catholic priest, social critic, teacher, and theologian. He was a renowned theologian, catholic priest, teacher and social critic.
List of books and articles about desiderius erasmus online. Replenished with most wholesome precepts, made by the famous clerk erasmus of rotterdam, to th. Erasmus travelled widely, and his thought was particularly influential in england, where he became a close. Desiderius erasmus, born about 1469, went to school at gouda, utrecht and deventer. Desiderius erasmus biography list of works, study guides. Moriae encomium a book made in latine by that great clerke erasmus roterodame. In book i of his hyperaspistes he puts the matter bluntly to luther. Desiderius erasmus view more quotes by author as an example of just how useless these philosophers are for any practice in life there is socrates himself, the one and only wise man, according to the delphic oracle. Desiderius erasmus stanford encyclopedia of philosophy. The erasmus reader erasmus roterodamus, erasmus, desiderius, d. His reputation during his lifetime reached the loftiest heights and sunk to unexpected lows during the lutheran crisis. Desiderius erasmus 14691536 was the greatest scholar of the. Here is the personal information of the famous catholic priest on facts about desiderius erasmus.
The praise of folly was written in 1509 and published in 1511. Books by erasmus author of praise of folly goodreads. The essential erasmus essentials by desiderius erasmus and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Erasmus was known as a renaissance humanist and is exalted for translating the new testament to greek and latin languages. Quotations by desiderius erasmus, dutch philosopher, born october 28, 1466. He then travelled through europe and started to write books. Desiderius erasmus roterodamus 1466 1536, known as erasmus of rotterdam, or simply erasmus, was a dutch renaissance humanist, catholic priest, social critic, teacher, and theologian. He was baptised erasmus, but he officially adopted the name desiderius erasmus roterodamus in 1506. Also known as erasmus of rotterdam, he was the foremost christian humanist of the renaissance, and worked for reform of the roman catholic church through his writings. Desiderius erasmus aka desiderius erasmus roterodamus or desiderius erasmus of rotterdam 1466 1536 was a dutch philosopher and theologian of the renaissance. The erasmus reader erasmus roterodamus, erasmus, desiderius. Enlightening quotes by desiderius erasmus, the great. Erasmuss wit, wordplay and wisdom made the book an instant success.
His criticisms of church practices lay the seeds of the protestant reformation, though erasmus never subscribed to the direction of luthers reformation and he remained a committed catholic throughout his life. In both tracts he emphasized the importance of learning the classical languages and studying the classics. Desiderius erasmus is considered one of the greatest minds in history. Give light, and the darkness will disappear of itself. Look no further, check out our ultimate collection of famous quotations by desiderius erasmus. Desiderius erasmus amongst the learned the lawyers claim first place, the most selfsatisfied class of people, as they roll their rock of sisyphus and string together six hundred laws in the same breath, no matter whether relevant or not, piling up opinion on opinion and gloss on gloss to make their profession seem the most difficult of all. Desiderius erasmus quotes archives famous inspirational. Erasmus, in full desiderius erasmus, born october 27, 1469 1466. Are you looking for famous quotes by desiderius erasmus. Erasmus, dutch humanist who was the greatest scholar of the northern renaissance. Erasmus travelled widely, and his thought was particularly influential in england, where he became a close friend of thomas more.
Desiderius erasmus was born, probably in 1469, in rotterdam, holland. Desiderius erasmus in his day, desiderius erasmus c. Top 25 quotes by desiderius erasmus of 127 az quotes. Living at the time of the renaissance when most intellectual concepts were being examined, erasmus was a great admirer of the ancient writers and edited many of their works. All the familiar colloquies of desiderius erasmus of roterdam, concerning men, manners, and things second edition. Desiderius erasmus erasmus, desiderius, 14671536 books from the extended shelves.
Desiderius erasmus was a dutch renaissance humanist who lived from 1466 to 1536 ce. Desiderius erasmus erasmus, desiderius, 1536 online books about this author are available, as is a wikipedia article erasmus, desiderius, 1536. For the aldine press erasmus expanded his adagia, or annotated collection of greek and latin adages, into a monument of erudition with over 3,000 entries. His parents names were roger gerherd and margaret brandt. Works adagia 1500 and later editions enchiridion militis christiani 1503 the praise of folly 1511 copia. Translated from the best latinedition of erasmus, by w. He was the second son of a single mother and a priest. The important thing for you is not how much you know, but the quality of what you know. See all books authored by erasmus, including moriae elogium, id est, stulticiae laus, and the essential erasmus essentials, and more on. Desiderius erasmus roterodamus known as erasmus or erasmus of rotterdam, was a dutch philosopher and christian scholar who is widely considered to have been one of the greatest scholars of. A book called in latin enchiridion militis christiani, and in english the manual of the christian knight. Discover desiderius erasmus famous and rare quotes. Top 26 quotes of desiderius erasmus famous quotes and sayings. Kennet, illustrated with fifty curious cuts, by hans holbeine.
He studied in paris, traveled in england, germany, and italy, and wrote in latin. We do know the day and month, but we arent sure about the year. Desiderius erasmus biography famous people famous people. Share desiderius erasmus quotations about war, atheism and giving. The following 15 pages are in this category, out of 15 total. Originally trained as a catholic priest, erasmus was an important figure in classical scholarship who wrote in a pure latin style. Desiderius erasmus is considered to be one of the greatest literary figures and pioneer scholars. Desiderius erasmus erasmus, desiderius, 1536 the online. Erasmus composed a number of treatises on the subject of education. Erasmus, desiderius, 14671536 the online books page. His most famous work, the praise of folly, has remained in print to the present day, a distinction shared by few books from the 16th century. He became the most famous humanist of the northern renaissance.
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