â400 Quotations from the Great Philosophers of the 17th Centuryâ features the unparalleled wit and wisdom of some of the 17th centuryâs greatest philosophers, including Voltaire and Montesquieu.
These great minds are responsible for some of the most famous quotes in the world, and their influence continues to this day. Guaranteed to educate and entertain, â400 Quotations from the Great Philosophers of the 17th Centuryâ is a hand-picked collection ideal for those needing a bit of extra philosophical guidance.
Charles-Louis de Secondat Montesquieu (1689-1755) was a French historian and political philosopher, famous for his work âThe Spirit of Lawâ which influenced the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.
Voltaire (1694-1778) was a French enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher famous for his novella âCandideâ. He famously criticised Christianity and slavery and advocated for freedom of speech and the separation of church and state.
Baruch Spinoza (1635-1677) was a leading philosophical figure of the Dutch Golden Age and wrote the influential âEthicsâ.
Blaise Pascal (1623-1662) was a French mathematician, philosopher, and writer. His two most famous works are âThe Lettres Provincialesâ and âThe PensĂ©esâ.