Philosophical dictionary

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Voltaire: Philosophical dictionary (1986, Penguin Books, Viking Penguin)

400 pages

English language

Published Sept. 7, 1986 by Penguin Books, Viking Penguin.

ISBN:
978-0-14-044257-1
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From the Publisher: The Philosophical Dictionary was emblematic of the French Enlightenment. The scathing work chipped away at the archaic institutional structures of Old Regime France and the power of the Catholic Church. Bearing little resemblance to a modern-day dictionary, Voltaire's work uses sarcasm and maxims alike to engage the reader.

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This book made me realise I'm completely ignorant of the intricacies of human history, unlike Voltaire. However, if it matters much I'm not sure, because humans tend to perpetually repeat the same mistakes, knowing full well their history, albeit lacking philosophy.

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PS This review pertains to Philosophical Dictionary contained in: The Portable Voltaire.

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  • Philosophy -- Dictionaries
  • Philosophy -- Dictionaries -- French