Rational personality

Author: Xiao Xuehui
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Publish Date: 1996-07-01
Features: In the 18th century, which was marked by the Enlightenment and the self-assertion of human reason, Voltaire explored almost every field of human spiritual activity with his wisdom and questioned almost all established conventions and existing systems with his rationality. Voltaire became the name representing an entire era. This book chronicles the vibrant life of Voltaire, his relentless struggle against feudal autocracy, his great contribution to the Encyclopedists, his conflicts and relationships with Rousseau, of course, including his romantic tales, and more importantly, it explores the spiritual and cultural heritage left to us by this great master.