Voltaire

Voltaire's Philosophical Dictionary (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring Enlightenment Thought with Wit and Satire

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Voltaire's Philosophical Dictionary, a seminal work by the Enlightenment philosopher, explores a myriad of topics such as religion, politics, and morality with wit and satire. Written in an accessible yet thought-provoking style, this book reflects Voltaire's critical thinking and skepticism towards traditional institutions. The entries provide valuable insights into the intellectual climate of the 18th century, making it a significant literary work for understanding the Enlightenment movement. Voltaire's use of irony and humor adds depth to his philosophical reflections, engaging readers in a dialogue about reason and human nature.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 284
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664160942
• Artikelnr.: 58500636

Autorenporträt

Voltaire (1694-1778) is one of the greatest French writers of all time. His wide-ranging body of work includes plays, letters, essays, novellas, poems, and treatises that champion freedom of speech, freedom of religion, separation of church and state, and respect for the rights of man. Using wit and satire, Voltaire crusaded against all forms of tyranny, bigotry, and cruelty. A major figure of the Enlightenment, he is credited with influencing the shape of European civilization.