Voltaire

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Voltaire was one of the first philosophers to be commercially successful internationally. Famous for his strong views on the importance of civil liberties, he was equally renowned for his wit. A prolific letter writer, he was also the author of over 2000 books, including the novel ‘Candide’, which criticises and ridicules many of the events and philosophies of the time. It is widely recognised as one of the most glorious satires of the 18th century. John Gray’s short account is the ideal introduction to one of the great thinkers of all time.

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‘Judge a man by his questions, rather than by his answers.’ Voltaire

Voltaire was one of the first philosophers to be commercially successful internationally. Famous for his strong views on the importance of civil liberties, he was equally renowned for his wit. A prolific letter writer, he was also the author of over 2,000 books and pamphlets, including the novel Candide, which criticises and ridicules many of the events and philosophies of the time. It is widely recognised as one of the most glorious satires of the 18th century.

John Gray’s short account is the ideal introduction to one of the great thinkers of all time.

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Weight 52 g
Dimensions 17.2 × 10.8 × 0.8 cm
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Paperback
Pages

64
Language

English
Edition
Dewey

194 (edition:23)
Readership

General – Trade / Code: K

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