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Author : Voltaire
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 454 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)
Download or read book A Philosophical Dictionary written by Voltaire and published by . This book was released on 1824 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Voltaire
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0199553637
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (995 download)
Download or read book A Pocket Philosophical Dictionary written by Voltaire and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2011-08-11 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Voltaire's Pocket Philosophical Dictionary is a major work of the European Enlightenment. It consists of a series of short essays, arranged alphabetically, whose unifying thread is an attack on religious and political intolerance. Highly entertaining, its concern with intolerance and its consequences is still relevant today.
Author : Roger Pearson
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1408820803
Total Pages : 595 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (88 download)
Download or read book Voltaire Almighty written by Roger Pearson and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2010-12-15 with total page 595 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During much of his life Voltaire's plays and verse made him the toast of society, but his barbed wit and commitment to reason also got him into trouble. Jailed twice and eventually banished by the King, he was an outspoken critic of religious intolerance and persecution. His personal life was as colourful as his intellectual one. Voltaire never married, but had long-term affairs with two women: Emilie, who died after giving birth to the child of another lover, and his niece, Marie-Louise, with whom he spent his last twenty-five years. With its tales of illegitimacy, prison, stardom, exile, love affairs and tireless battles against critics, Church and King, Roger Pearson's brilliant biography brings Voltaire vividly to life.
Author : Voltaire
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486143163
Total Pages : 169 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (861 download)
Download or read book Philosophical Letters written by Voltaire and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-06-12 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The voice of the Age of Reason remarks on English religion and politics during the early 18th century: Quakers, Church of England, Presbyterians, Anti-Trinitarians, Parliament, government, commerce, plus essays on Locke, Descartes, and Newton.
Author : Voltaire
Publisher : Andesite Press
ISBN 13 : 9781298497512
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (975 download)
Download or read book The Works of written by Voltaire and published by Andesite Press. This book was released on 2015-08-08 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Voltaire
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (17 download)
Download or read book The Philosophy of History written by Voltaire and published by . This book was released on 1766 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : By Voltaire
Publisher : BookRix
ISBN 13 : 3736801785
Total Pages : 169 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (368 download)
Download or read book Candide written by By Voltaire and published by BookRix. This book was released on 2019-06-10 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Candide is a French satire by Voltaire, a philosopher of the Age of Enlightenment. It begins with a young man, Candide, who is living a sheltered life in an Edenic paradise and being indoctrinated with Leibnizian optimism (or simply Optimism) by his mentor, Pangloss. The work describes the abrupt cessation of this lifestyle, followed by Candide's slow, painful disillusionment as he witnesses and experiences great hardships in the world. Voltaire concludes with Candide, if not rejecting optimism outright, advocating a deeply practical precept, "we must cultivate our garden", in lieu of the Leibnizian mantra of Pangloss, "all is for the best in the best of all possible worlds". Candide is characterized by its sarcastic tone, as well as by its erratic, fantastical and fast-moving plot. A picaresque novel it parodies many adventure and romance clichés, the struggles of which are caricatured in a tone that is mordantly matter-of-fact. Still, the events discussed are often based on historical happenings, such as the Seven Years' War and the 1755 Lisbon earthquake. As philosophers of Voltaire's day contended with the problem of evil, so too does Candide in this short novel, albeit more directly and humorously. Voltaire ridicules religion, theologians, governments, armies, philosophies, and philosophers through allegory; most conspicuously, he assaults Leibniz and his optimism. As expected by Voltaire, Candide has enjoyed both great success and great scandal. Immediately after its secretive publication, the book was widely banned because it contained religious blasphemy, political sedition and intellectual hostility hidden under a thin veil of naïveté. However, with its sharp wit and insightful portrayal of the human condition, the novel has since inspired many later authors and artists to mimic and adapt it. Today, Candide is recognized as Voltaire's magnum opus and is often listed as part of the Western canon; it is arguably taught more than any other work of French literature. It was listed as one of The 100 Most Influential Books Ever Written.
Author : Voltaire
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781017839272
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (392 download)
Download or read book The Works Of Voltaire: A Philosophical Dictionary written by Voltaire and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2022-10-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Voltaire
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 0241236630
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (412 download)
Download or read book Treatise on Toleration written by Voltaire and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2016-08-04 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Voltaire's Treatise on Toleration is one of the most important essays on religious tolerance and freedom of thought A powerful, impassioned case for the values of freedom of conscience and religious tolerance, Treatise on Toleration was written after the Toulouse merchant Jean Calas was falsely accused of murdering his son and executed on the wheel in 1762. As it became clear that Calas had been persecuted by 'an irrational mob' for being a Protestant, the Enlightenment philosopher Voltaire began a campaign to vindicate him and his family. The resulting work, a screed against fanaticism and a plea for understanding, is as fresh and urgent today as when it was written.
Author : Voltaire
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521437271
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (372 download)
Download or read book Voltaire: Political Writings written by Voltaire and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1994-06-24 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presenting a selection of Voltaire's most interesting and controversial texts, many not previously translated into English, this edition of political writings includes the nature and legitimacy of political power, law and the social order, and the growing disorder in the French economy.
Author : Voltaire
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.R/5 ( download)
Download or read book Letters Concerning the English Nation written by Voltaire and published by . This book was released on 1741 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Voltaire
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book Voltaire's Philosophical Dictionary: A Compendium written by Voltaire and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2023-10-01 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Voltaire's Philosophical Dictionary by Voltaire: A groundbreaking work of philosophical and critical thought by the renowned French writer and philosopher, Voltaire. In "Voltaire's Philosophical Dictionary," he examines a wide range of subjects, including religion, politics, literature, and science. Through wit and satire, Voltaire challenges prevailing beliefs and champions reason, tolerance, and intellectual freedom. This influential work remains a testament to Voltaire's commitment to enlightenment ideals and his enduring impact on the Age of Enlightenment. Key Aspects of the Book "Voltaire's Philosophical Dictionary": Enlightenment Ideas: Voltaire's dictionary reflects the core principles of the Enlightenment, advocating for reason, liberty, and the pursuit of knowledge. Critical Analysis: The book provides incisive and satirical critiques of various institutions, superstitions, and societal norms of the time. Intellectual Legacy: "Voltaire's Philosophical Dictionary" has had a profound influence on philosophical discourse and the development of modern thought. Voltaire was a French writer, philosopher, and prominent figure of the Enlightenment era. Born in 1694, his real name was François-Marie Arouet. Voltaire's works challenged the prevailing authorities and advocated for individual freedoms and human rights. His contributions to literature, philosophy, and social criticism continue to be revered and studied to this day.
Author : Christy L. Pichichero
Publisher : Cornell University Press
ISBN 13 : 1501712292
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (17 download)
Download or read book The Military Enlightenment written by Christy L. Pichichero and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2017-11-15 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Military Enlightenment brings to light a radically new narrative both on the Enlightenment and the French armed forces from Louis XIV to Napoleon. Christy Pichichero makes a striking discovery: the Geneva Conventions, post-traumatic stress disorder, the military "band of brothers," and soldierly heroism all found their antecedents in the eighteenth-century French armed forces. Readers of The Military Enlightenment will be startled to learn of the many ways in which French military officers, administrators, and medical personnel advanced ideas of human and political rights, military psychology, and social justice.
Author : Robert A. Nisbet
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780674700666
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (6 download)
Download or read book Prejudices written by Robert A. Nisbet and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 1982 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A great moralist and social thinker illuminates the most vexing issues of our time--war, old age, racism, abortion, boredom, crime and punishment, sociobiology--in a book which is by turns hilarious and somber but always vigorous and stimulating.
Author : Caroline Warman
Publisher : Open Book Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1783742038
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (837 download)
Download or read book Tolerance written by Caroline Warman and published by Open Book Publishers. This book was released on 2016-01-04 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by Voltaire’s advice that a text needs to be concise to have real influence, this anthology contains fiery extracts by forty eighteenth-century authors, from the most famous philosophers of the age to those whose brilliant writings are less well-known. These passages are immensely diverse in style and topic, but all have in common a passionate commitment to equality, freedom, and tolerance. Each text resonates powerfully with the issues our world faces today. Tolerance was first published by the Société française d’étude du dix-huitième siècle (the French Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies) in the wake of the Charlie Hebdo assassinations in January 2015 as an act of solidarity and as a response to the surge of interest in Enlightenment values. With the support of the British Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies, it has now been translated by over 100 students and tutors of French at Oxford University.
Author : Voltaire
Publisher : Macmillan Higher Education
ISBN 13 : 131932844X
Total Pages : 327 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (193 download)
Download or read book Candide written by Voltaire and published by Macmillan Higher Education. This book was released on 2019-08-05 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Putting Voltaires portrayal of eighteenth-century European society into proper historical context, Candide, with Related Documents demonstrates how the complexities of his life relates to the events, philosophy, and characters of the novel.
Author : Jean-François Lyotard
Publisher : U of Minnesota Press
ISBN 13 : 9780816620456
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (24 download)
Download or read book Political Writings written by Jean-François Lyotard and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
