Elogio della follia

Considering the religious and political climate of his time, I wonder what motivated Erasmus to craft such a playful yet pointed critique of society.

Erasmus’s jokes about human weakness seem surprisingly modern, making me curious if others see parallels with contemporary society.

The way Erasmus blends humor, philosophy, and critique feels deliberate — I wonder if the structure was designed to make the reader think differently about human folly.