Publisher's Synopsis
Voltaire's Philosophic Procedure: A Case Study in the History of Ideas is a book written by Robert Elliot Fitch that explores the philosophical methods and ideas of the famous French Enlightenment thinker, Voltaire. The book provides a detailed analysis of Voltaire's thought process and how he arrived at his philosophical conclusions through his writings and correspondence with other thinkers of his time.Fitch examines Voltaire's approach to philosophy, which he describes as a combination of rationalism and empiricism. He explores how Voltaire used reason and observation to develop his ideas, and how he applied these methods to a wide range of topics, including religion, politics, and science.The book also delves into Voltaire's interactions with other philosophers and thinkers of his time, such as Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Denis Diderot. Fitch analyzes how these interactions influenced Voltaire's ideas and how he responded to the criticisms of his peers.Overall, Voltaire's Philosophic Procedure: A Case Study in the History of Ideas is a comprehensive examination of Voltaire's philosophical methods and ideas, providing a deeper understanding of the Enlightenment period and its impact on modern thought.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.
