Thoughts, Remarks, and Observations (1802)
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ISBN10: 1104414279
ISBN13: 9781104414276
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 27 2009
Pages: 232
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.49 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781104414276
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 27 2009
Pages: 232
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.49 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Thoughts, Remarks, and Observations is a collection of philosophical and political essays by the renowned French Enlightenment thinker, Voltaire. First published in 1802, the book is a compilation of Voltaire's thoughts on a wide range of topics, including religion, politics, literature, and science. Throughout the book, Voltaire presents his views on the nature of God, the role of government, and the importance of reason and rationality in human affairs. He also offers sharp critiques of established institutions, such as the Catholic Church and the monarchy, and argues for greater individual freedom and autonomy. The essays in Thoughts, Remarks, and Observations are written in Voltaire's characteristic style, marked by wit, irony, and a sharp sense of humor. Despite their age, many of the ideas and arguments presented in the book remain relevant today, making it a valuable read for anyone interested in philosophy, politics, and the history of ideas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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