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Voltaire, 1694-1778 |
| Title |
Voltaire's Philosophical Dictionary
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dictionnaire_philosophique
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Voltaire's Philosophical Dictionary" by Voltaire is a philosophical treatise written in the late 18th century. This work represents a collection of reflections on various topics, touching on moral, ethical, and intellectual considerations relevant to both the individual and society. It seeks to challenge established norms and provoke thought, inviting readers to reflect on a multitude of subjects from authority and reason to the nature of animals and love. At the start of the book, the preface sets the stage by arguing that philosophy is fundamentally meant for the enlightened few, not the masses, suggesting a separation between the philosophical elite and the general populace. The author emphasizes the importance of personal reflection and the need for critical thinking in engaging with philosophical ideas. Following the preface, a listing of topics reveals the range of themes explored in the dictionary, each entry addressing significant philosophical queries that challenge social mores and the foundations of understanding in a rapidly evolving world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
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| Subject |
Philosophy -- Dictionaries
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
18569 |
| Release Date |
Jun 12, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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