The Philosophy of History: Or A Philosophical And Historical Dissertation, On The Origin, Manners, Customs, And Religion Of The Different Nations, And People Of Antiquity (Digital Original)

By: Voltaire

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Synopsis: The great Enlightenment thinker shares his views on the nature and practice of history in this fascinating critique of historical narratives. In The Philosophy of History, Voltaire present a radical reinterpretation of the moral, aesthetic, and religious views and the customs and practices that prevailed in ancient civilizations. His critique touches on a range of topics, from cultures across the globe to legislators who spoke in the name of the gods. This enthralling essay is an essential read for scholars and students of the Enlightenment. This ebook is derived from the original edition published in 1776, with a preface by Thomas Kiernan.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 209 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781504074711
Publisher:: Philosophical Library/Open Road
Date of Addition:: 09/15/23
Copyrighted By:: Philosophical Library, Inc.
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Literature and Fiction, Language Arts, Philosophy
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