MOLIERE'S PHILOSOPHY.

A large audience heard the second lecture in the course on Moliere given by M. Brunetiere in Sanders Theatre yesterday afternoon. The lecture was devoted to an analysis of Moliere's works in their philosophical aspect.

According to Moliere's philosophy all that is natural is perfect and all that is opposed to nature imperfect. Now his was the time of the suppression of nature; the whole teaching of religion was that of original sin and natural perversity and in denying this Moliere even condemned religion itself. This extreme and unyielding adherence to nature is seen in all his work.

In his plays there is almost no plot; the interest is rather absorbed in character painting and humor. His style is conformed to his characters for he believed that the style should characterize the speaker throughout.

The lecture today will be a consideration of the works and influence of Moliere.