• Philosophical Dictionary

  • By: Voltaire
  • Narrated by: Donal Donnelly
  • Length: 4 hrs and 14 mins
  • 4.1 out of 5 stars (40 ratings)

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By: Voltaire
Narrated by: Donal Donnelly
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Preeminent French cynic and philosopher Voltaire (1694-1778) collected ideas and thoughts that were too short for pamphlets but worth saving for later development. These jottings eventually became the Philosophical Dictionary, filled with witty and wise entries on subjects as diverse as Atheism and Kissing - a compendium of the whole spectrum of Voltaire's ideas. This champion of the Enlightenment's merciless satire, unorthodox views, and enmity to organized religion were a source of irritation to the political and religious authorities of his day.

Public Domain (P)1999 Recorded Books, Inc.
  • Unabridged Audiobook
  • Categories: History

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Good for historical value only...

In the 1700's this would have been really relevant and humorous. Luckily, many of Voltaire's insightful and then controversial ideas are now common wisdom. This leaves this volume as being interesting mostly in the historical sense. I could not recommend it for the humor, philosophical insights, or educational value. I am glad I listened, but this is definitely not for everyone.

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Great Book, too bad It's incomplete

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I have been looking for a good Audio book of this classic text, but this is not it. the translation is good, the reading is excellent, but it is a vary abridged version (in contrary to its declaration of being "Unabridged"). out of the hole book, this version contains about a fifth.

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don't waste.your money.

don't waste your money. it isn't what you think it is. it's story's that horrible