Lyon dissertation no. 18. MS - Desmonières

Full Title Lyon dissertation no. 18. MS
Author(s) / Contributor(s)
Language French
Secondary Language(s)
  • French
Year 1785 – 1787
Text Type AcadCont
Available Online No
Prose / Verse prose
Themes
  • Advice on educational benefits of travel
  • Criticism of Travel
  • DissUtility
Activity Zones
  • France
Authorship Notes A brief and rather poorly written dissertation signed by one Desmonières. It considers arguments for and against travelling, but ultimately concludes against it. The variety of human and physical nature one encounters is pleasant, but does not justify travelling. The presence of the mentor is particularly harmful, as he pre-arranges all experiences. Ultimately, he is unable to name any benefit one could take from travelling.
Edition(s)
Edition Lyon dissertation no. 18. MS
Year 1785 – 1787