Kleinman, Paul
Summary: Presents an introduction to philosophy, covering the origins of the discipline, some of the major figures of the past, and philosophical issues which still continue to be debated in the present day.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Adams Media 2013
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Place a hold to request this item.Voltaire
Summary: In this witty political satire, a gentleman plagued by misfortune clings to the belief that all is for the best. Voltaire mocks the eternal optimist philosophy of his day that proclaimed human and natural disasters part of a larger cosmic plan.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Books 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 843.5 VOLBodanis, David.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crown Publishers 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 BODSummary: In this program from the Famous Authors series, viewers are introduced to the biography and work of the French writer Voltaire. The video discusses conditions and politics of 18th century France, and reviews important tenents of the Enlightenment, both critical to understanding the writer's work. Voltaire was often in trouble, and sometimes imprisoned, for voicing his controversial views and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2011
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Summary: Ten short stories by Voltaire, Balzac, Gide, Camus and others in the original French and a new English translation.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dover Publications 1990
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: This program explores the fascinating story of Thomas Jefferson's admiration for Voltaire and how the French philosopher, steadfast advocate of political and religious freedom, influenced not only Jefferson but many of the other founding fathers. Striking parallels are observed between life at Voltaire's rural retreat at Ferney near Geneva and Jefferson's estate at Monticello. Narrated by...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Grimwood, Jonathan
Summary: Follows an adventurous man, once a penniless orphan, through French society during the Enlightenment as he searches for the perfect taste, befriends Benjamin Franklin, becomes pen pals with the Marquis de Sade and Voltaire and improves contraceptive methods.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Europa Editions 2013