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A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 08

By Voltaire

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Contemplate with a sharp-witted philosopher as he questions society’s understanding of money, morality, and the very definition of monsters.

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"A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 08" by Voltaire is a collection of thought-provoking essays from the Age of Enlightenment. The compilation aims to provide insights into societal norms and human experience. The selected entries offer insight into the historical impact of money on power relationships, challenging our understandings of what constitutes physical and moral "monstrosities", and advocating morals on broad human principles over strict religious rules. The author uses wit and historical examples to critique institutions and challenge readers to reconsider their views on morality, money, and societal norms.

About the Author

François-Marie Arouet, known by his nom de plume M. de Voltaire, was a French Enlightenment writer, philosopher (philosophe), satirist, and historian. Famous for his wit and his criticism of Christianity and of slavery, Voltaire was an advocate of freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and separation of church and state.

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