Libertine
A libertine is one devoid of most moral or sexual restraints, which are seen as unnecessary or undesirable, especially one who ignores or even spurns accepted morals and forms of behaviour sanctified by the larger society. Libertinism is described as extreme form of hedonism. Libertines put value on physical pleasures, meaning those experienced through the senses. As a philosophy, libertinism gained new-found adherents in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, particularly in France and Great Britain. Notable among these were John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester, and the Marquis de Sade.
History of the term
The word "Libertine" was originally coined by John Calvin to negatively describe opponents of his policies in Geneva, Switzerland. This group, led by Ami Perrin, argued against Calvin's "insistence that church discipline should be enforced uniformly against all members of Genevan society". Perrin and his allies were elected to the town council in 1548, and "broadened their support base in Geneva by stirring up resentment among the older inhabitants against the increasing number of religious refugees who were fleeing France in even greater numbers". By 1555, Calvinists were firmly in place on the Genevan town council, so the Libertines, led by Perrin, responded with an "attempted coup against the government and called for the massacre of the French. This was the last great political challenge Calvin had to face in Geneva".
Libertine (disambiguation)
A libertine is one free from the restraint of social norms and religious morals.
Libertine may also refer to:
People with the name
See also
Libertine (album)
Libertine is the third full-length album by indie rock band Silkworm. It was released in 1994 on El Recordo. This was their last recorded release before guitarist/vocalist Joel RL Phelps left the band.
A remastered and expanded 2x12" + CD reissue of this record including the group's "Marco Collins Sessions" and two additional tracks was issued by Comedy Minus One in May 2014.
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Libertine
ALBUMS
- See You in the Next Life released: 1999
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by Damn Seagulls
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by Kate Ryan
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by Adam Ant
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by Adam & The Ants
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by Blood On The Dance Floor
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by Utopia
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by Good Riddance
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by Gene
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by Liv Kristine
Libertine
by: Damn SeagullsI'll come back to you in daylight
I'll come back to you unarmed
I'll come back to you so fragile
I never knew I could
I'm learning new ways to communicate
I'm learning new ways to live
I'm learning new ways to apologize for all the things I did
Libertine, don't cry
You've been beggin' for this for so long
Libertine, don't try
You knew it all along
Take me under your wings and
to places undiscovered
show me a better way to live
'cause I can't do this on my own
but I need to change
When tomorrow seems so far away
Old habits raise their head
When that feeling kicks in
How can I be prepared?
You know the song about eve of destruction
And stories we've been told
You know we're unimportant details
When all our lives are sold
Libertine, don't cry
You've been beggin? for this for so long
Libertine, don't try
You knew it all along
Take me under your wings and
to places undiscovered
show me a better way to live
'cause I can't do this on my own
Take me under your wings and
to places undiscovered
show me a better way to live
Take me under your wings and
to places undiscovered
show me a better way to live
Libertine, don't cry
You've been beggin' for this for so long
Libertine, don't try
You knew it all along
'cause I can't do this on my own
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