Ideas from '21: Book of Ecclesiastes' by Anon (Ecc) [200 BCE], by Theme Structure

[found in 'The Bible' (ed/tr the Church) [Collins 1950,-]].

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1. Philosophy / A. Wisdom / 3. Wisdom Deflated
In much wisdom is much grief
1. Philosophy / D. Nature of Philosophy / 8. Humour
Sorrow is better than laughter
Laughter is mad; of mirth, what doeth it?
23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / a. Virtues
All is vanity, saith the Preacher
25. Social Practice / E. Policies / 5. Education / b. Education principles
Books are endless, and study is wearisome