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“What then do you call your soul? What idea have you of it? You cannot of yourselves, without revelation, admit the existence within you of anything but a power unknown to you of feeling and thinking.”

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Book:Delphi Collected Works of Voltaire (Illustrated)

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Delphi Collected Works of Voltaire (Illustrated)

The Delphi Collected Works of Voltaire (Illustrated) is a curated selection of the writings of François-Marie Arouet, better known as Voltaire. This illustrated edition features his renowned essays, satirical plays, and philosophical treatises, offering readers a deep dive into the thoughts and ideas of one of the most influential thinkers of the Enlightenment era. The collection is presented in a format that is both accessible and visually engaging, with illustrations that complement the text. more

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Voltaire, a French Enlightenment philosopher, writer, and thinker, was born on November 21, 1694, and died on May 30, 1778. He had a profound impact on philosophy, literature, and science in France and Europe with his sharp wit and critical spirit. more

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