The Attitude of Voltaire to Magic and the Sciences / / Margaret Sherwood Libby.
Explores the attitudes of the philosopher, Voltaire, and how they were influenced by his studies of Newton. Specifically looked at are his beliefs on physics, chemistry, astronomy, biology and even magic and medicine.
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| Superior document: | Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter CUP eBook Package Archive 1898-1999 (pre Pub) |
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| Place / Publishing House: | New York, NY : : Columbia University Press, , [1935] ©1935 |
| Year of Publication: | 1935 |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Studies in History, Economics, and Public Law ;
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource |
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| Other title: | Frontmatter -- Table of Contents -- Introduction -- I. The Scientific Education of Voltaire -- II. Voltaire's Advice on Methods of Scientific Investigation -- III. Physics, Chemistry and Astronomy in the Writings of Voltaire -- IV. Geology, Biology and Anthropology -- V. Voltaire and Magic -- VI. Voltaire and Medicine -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index |
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| Summary: | Explores the attitudes of the philosopher, Voltaire, and how they were influenced by his studies of Newton. Specifically looked at are his beliefs on physics, chemistry, astronomy, biology and even magic and medicine. |
| Format: | Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web. |
| ISBN: | 9780231892025 9783110442489 |
| DOI: | 10.7312/libb93102 |
| Access: | restricted access |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | Margaret Sherwood Libby. |