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Voltaire
1694
1778
Arouet, François Marie
Arouet, Francois Marie
Leigh, Oliver Herbrand Gordon
Leigh, Oliver H. G.
Morley, John
1838
1923
Morley, Viscount
Smollett, T. (Tobias)
1721
1771
Smollett, Tobias George
Smollet, T. (Tobias)
Fleming, William F.
A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 02
The Works of Voltaire, A Contemporary Version, Vol. 6
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dictionnaire_philosophique
Produced by Andrea Ball, Christine Bell & Marc D'Hooghe (From images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
"A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 02" by Voltaire is a collection of essays that delve into philosophical, historical, and theological discussions, likely written in the late 18th century. The work tackles diverse subjects ranging from the nature of reality and perception to critiques of religion and metaphysical concepts, exhibiting Voltaire's characteristic wit and skepticism towards established norms. The opening of this volume introduces various philosophical musings, beginning with a discourse on the deceptive nature of appearances in our sensory experiences. Voltaire poses thought-provoking questions about reality and perception, suggesting that what we see and understand may be far from the truth. Following this, he provides commentary on significant historical figures and events, emphasizing the idea that context shapes the relevance and impact of actions taken by these individuals. Through these reflections, Voltaire sets the stage for a deeper exploration of philosophical and critical inquiry that challenges readers to reconsider their assumptions about reality, knowledge, and morality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Philosophy -- Dictionaries
Criticism (Philosophy)
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Category: Philosophy & Ethics
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