Publisher's Synopsis
""A Letter From Mr. Voltaire To M. Jean Jacques Rousseau"" is a book written by the renowned French philosopher and writer, Francois Marie Arouet De Voltaire, in 1766. The book is a letter addressed to Jean Jacques Rousseau, another prominent philosopher of the time, in which Voltaire expresses his views on various philosophical and social issues of the day. The book is divided into several sections, each of which addresses a specific topic. In the first section, Voltaire discusses the concept of natural law and its relationship to human society. He argues that natural law is not a fixed and immutable set of rules, but rather a flexible and adaptable principle that can be applied differently in different circumstances. In the second section, Voltaire turns his attention to the issue of religion. He criticizes Rousseau's views on religion, arguing that they are too simplistic and fail to take into account the complexity of human nature. Voltaire also defends the idea of religious tolerance, arguing that people should be free to practice their own religion without fear of persecution or discrimination. The third section of the book deals with the issue of political power. Voltaire argues that political power should be based on merit and competence rather than on birth or privilege. He also criticizes the idea of absolute monarchy, arguing that it is a form of tyranny that is incompatible with the principles of liberty and democracy. Overall, ""A Letter From Mr. Voltaire To M. Jean Jacques Rousseau"" is a thought-provoking and insightful work that offers a glimpse into the philosophical debates of the Enlightenment era. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of philosophy and the development of modern thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
