About Vauvenargues
Luc de Clapiers, Lord of Vauvenargues (1715-1770), was a French writer and philosopher best known for his work in moral philosophy and his exploration of human sentiment. A contemporary of Montesquieu and Rousseau, he is often associated with the Enlightenment, though much of his work remained unpublished during his lifetime. His most notable contribution, the "Essay on the Self," reflects his thoughts on individualism and the complexities of human emotion.