Ingersoll on VOLTAIRE, from the Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 3, Lecture 4
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In his lecture on Voltaire, Ingersoll discusses Voltaire's life and work and his impact on the Enlightenment. He argues that Voltaire was one of the most important figures in the history of freethought and that his work helped to pave the way for the American Revolution. Ingersoll also discusses Voltaire's wit and humor and his ability to use satire to criticize the social and political institutions of his day.Book Details
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