Attitude Of Voltaire To Magic And The Sciences

""The Attitude of Voltaire to Magic and the Sciences"" is a scholarly work by Margaret Sherwood Libby that explores the French Enlightenment philosopher's views on magic, science, and the relationship between the two. The book is divided into three parts: the first examines Voltaire's beliefs about magic and the supernatural, the second delves into his thoughts on science and reason, and the third analyzes how these two seemingly opposing worldviews intersected in his philosophy. Through a close reading of Voltaire's works, including his correspondence, essays, and plays, Libby argues that his attitude towards magic and science was complex and nuanced, and that he saw them both as important tools for understanding and improving the world. The book provides a valuable contribution to the study of Voltaire and Enlightenment thought, and will be of interest to scholars and students of philosophy, history, and literature.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.