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OverviewThe book discusses Bacon, Descartes, Bayle, Fontenelle, Hobbes, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, Voltaire, Rousseau, Diderot, d'Alembert, La Mettrie, Holbach, Kant, Schiller and many other philosophers. These philosophers were united in their belief that reason rather than revelation is the primary source of authority and they courageously attempted to destroy traditional, superstitious and religious ideas and replace them with a liberal, rational and humane worldview. This books is a declaration of respect and admiration for these philosophers. Threatened and attacked in their time, they are today ignored or ridiculed by those who fear or wish to suppress the truths of human existence. The challenge today is to find eccentrics enlightened enough to argue that the age which venerated reason and science as humankind's highest faculty must not be lost to us. All those interested in philosophy will enjoy this important contribution to the literature. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Robert SpillanePublisher: Michelle Anderson Publishing Imprint: Hill of Content Publishing Co Pty Ltd Dimensions: Width: 13.50cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 21.00cm ISBN: 9780855723972ISBN 10: 0855723971 Pages: 200 Publication Date: 12 February 2010 Audience: General/trade , General/trade , General , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationRobert Spillane is a Professor and past Dean of the Macquarie Graduate School of Management at Macquarie University. He has written 11 books, numerous journal articles and a play performed at the Mermaid Theatre in London. He received the 2006 international Thomas Szasa Award for his professional contribution to the cause of human liberty. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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