Forfatter fødeår: 1694-1778
Become familiar with the most important French philosophers, Michel de Montaigne, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Voltaire. These figures have... Læs mere
First published in 1752, Micromegas is one of Voltaire’s best-known works. It is a tale of mordant irony, and actually the original science-fiction short story. Arriving on Earth... Læs mere
Voltaire was a French writer famous for his wit and irony. They were his tools for launching vitriolic attacks on the established... Læs mere
An oriental philosophical tale, ´Zadig´ traces the adventures of the titular character, a man renowned for his 'just and moderate mind' and 'sincere and noble heart'. But his gifts give rise to... Læs mere
Known as the ‘Age of Enlightenment,’ the 1700s were a time that provoked significant leaps in philosophical thought. Most importantly, the... Læs mere