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“Descartes constructed as noble a road of science, from the point at which he found geometry to that to which he carried it, as Newton himself did after him. ... He carried this spirit of geometry and invention into optics, which under him became a completely new art.”

Quote by Voltaire

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A Philosophical Dictionary: From the French

This book serves as a reference for understanding various philosophical ideas and terms, offering a translation of French philosophical works into English for a broader audience. more

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Voltaire
Voltaire

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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