"A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 03" by Voltaire is a collection of philosophical writings from the 1700s that considers morality, human behavior, religion, and society using philosophical questions. It seeks to question common ideas and inspire thinking about human traditions and beliefs. The book starts by talking about cannibalism, comparing it to violence and war in different cultures. Voltaire looks at stories from history, implying that killing in war is similar to cannibalism when considering morality. He encourages people to think about the contradictions present in society regarding human life and how we treat the dead compared to the living, making us reconsider what is truly barbaric. Using stories and philosophical points, Voltaire critiques the moral ideas around humanity's worst desires and their place in history.
A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 03
By Voltaire
Explore an 18th-century world where philosophical arguments challenge societal norms, forcing you to question the very nature of humanity and barbarism.
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About the AuthorFrançois-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.
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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