According to Voltaire, “those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” This cynical take on humanity made Voltaire one of the most polarizing figures of his day. Even still, he befriended some of the most powerful and influential people in the world. But what were the ideas for which he was most famous? In this video, I explain.
In my book, Compact of the Republic, I explained how enlightenment thought inspired the founding fathers of the United States: [ Ссылка ]
Best books on this topic:
-Voltaire, Candide: [ Ссылка ]
-Voltaire, Premium Collection (Over 60 Works): [ Ссылка ]
-Ian Davison, Voltaire: A Life: [ Ссылка ]
-Roger Pearson, Voltaire Almighty: [ Ссылка ]
Podcast: www.soundcloud.com/dave-benner
Website: www.davebenner.com
Voltaire - His Ideas in a Nutshell
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