Title: A Collection of Several Pieces of Mr. John Toland, Now First Publish''d From His Original Manuscripts, Vol. 2: With Some Memoirs of His Life and Writings (Classic Reprint)
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0266173535
ISBN 13: 9780266173533
Binding: HRD
Condition: New
Weight: 1072 grams

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Explore bold thoughts on liberty, learning, and the clash of old and new ideas.

This volume gathers Toland’s spirited essays from his early 18th‑century writings, offering accessible reflections on education, philosophy, and the treatment of power. It sheds light on how people argued for knowledge, freedom, and reform in a changing world.

Through direct, often provocative prose, the book contrasts ancient and modern approaches to learning, government, and religion. It discusses how education shapes minds and the ways institutions can either curb or foster inquiry. Readers will encounter debates about science, medicine, and the limits of authority, presented with clarity and a ready sense of curiosity about human improvement.

These pieces invite readers to consider how ideas travel across time, influence public life, and illuminate the continuous search for truth. The tone is plainspoken and accessible, making complex arguments feel approachable for today’s readers who value history, philosophy, and the, enduring questions they raise.

Clear discussions on education and its role in shaping liberty and merit.
Critiques of medical practice and competing ideas about knowledge and certainty.
Comparisons of ancient and modern societies to highlight lasting concerns about governance and culture.
Accessible arguments that connect historical debates to enduring questions about truth and improvement.

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical essays, philosophy, and early modern thought from a provocative voice of its era.

About the Author

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, ne a Leipzig le 1er juillet 1646 et mort a Hanovre le 14 novembre 1716, est un philosophe, scientifique, mathematicien, logicien, diplomate, juriste, bibliothecaire et philologue allemand. Il exerca une grande influence sur les cours d Europe, fit passer les mathematiques dans une nouvelle ere. Il est considere comme l un des plus grands penseurs europeens.

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