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Voltaire's bastards

Voltaire's bastards

the dictatorship of reason in the West
HistoryPhilosophy
Pages
640
Published
1992
Language
English

Synopsis

Voltaire's Bastards: The Dictatorship of Reason in the West is a sweeping and provocative exploration of nothing less than the political, economic, social, and cultural origins of Western society. With great daring and originality, John Ralston Saul dissects the contradictions, delusions, and illusions that have brought the world to the brink of confusion and crisis, and shatters the myths surrounding the icons and institutions that we have been taught to revere and cherish.

Genres

History Philosophy

About the author

J
John Ralston Saul

John Ralston Saul is a Canadian writer known for his insightful critiques of Western society and global politics. His books, including Voltaire's Bastards and Unconscious Civilization, explore the foundations of modern thought and power. He also examines international relations in works like The Collapse of Globalism.