Publisher's Synopsis
The book titled ""French and English Philosophers: Descartes, Rousseau, Voltaire, Hobbes: V34 Harvard Classics"" is a collection of works written by some of the most influential and prominent philosophers in history. The book features the writings of four philosophers - Ren����� Descartes, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Voltaire, and Thomas Hobbes - who have made significant contributions to the fields of philosophy, politics, and literature.The works of Descartes, Rousseau, Voltaire, and Hobbes are included in this book to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of their ideas and beliefs. Descartes' ""Discourse on Method"" is a philosophical treatise that explores the nature of knowledge and the role of reason in understanding the world. Rousseau's ""The Social Contract"" is a political work that examines the relationship between the individual and the state. Voltaire's ""Candide"" is a satirical novel that critiques the optimism of the Enlightenment period. Hobbes' ""Leviathan"" is a political treatise that explores the nature of power and the role of the state in society.This book is part of the Harvard Classics series, which is a collection of works that are considered to be essential reading for anyone interested in literature, philosophy, and history. The book is written in English and provides readers with a comprehensive introduction to the ideas and beliefs of these four influential philosophers.1910. Contents: By Descartes: Discourse on the Method of Rightly Conducting the Reason and Seeking the Truth in the Sciences; By Voltaire: Letters on the English; By Rousseau: Discourse Upon the Origin and the Foundation of the Inequality Among Mankind; Profession of Faith of a Savoyard Vicar; By Hobbes: Of Man, Being the First Part of Leviathan.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.
