The Attitude Of Voltaire To Magic And The Sciences (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163187524)

""The Attitude of Voltaire to Magic and the Sciences"" is a book written by Margaret Sherwood Libby that examines the views of the famous French philosopher and writer, Voltaire, on the subjects of magic and science. The book explores Voltaire's skepticism towards the supernatural and his belief in the power of reason and empirical evidence. It delves into his writings on alchemy, astrology, and other mystical practices, as well as his contributions to the Enlightenment movement and his influence on modern scientific thought. Through a detailed analysis of Voltaire's works, the book offers a comprehensive understanding of his intellectual legacy and his enduring impact on the fields of science and philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Margaret Sherwood Libby
ISBN-10: 1163187526
ISBN-13: 9781163187524
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 300
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d