Voltaire - His Ideas in a Nutshell
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.
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Видео Voltaire - His Ideas in a Nutshell канала Dave Benner
In my book, Compact of the Republic, I explained how enlightenment thought inspired the founding fathers of the United States: https://amzn.to/2QrGRWw
Best books on this topic:
-Voltaire, Candide: https://amzn.to/2OAjv3I
-Voltaire, Premium Collection (Over 60 Works): https://amzn.to/2OAjIE2
-Ian Davison, Voltaire: A Life: https://amzn.to/2P7DmnI
-Roger Pearson, Voltaire Almighty: https://amzn.to/2ID9exZ
Podcast: www.soundcloud.com/dave-benner
Website: www.davebenner.com
Видео Voltaire - His Ideas in a Nutshell канала Dave Benner
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