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Good Sense

Good Sense

By: Paul Henri Thiry Baron d'Holbach
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In 1770, Baron DHolbach unveiled his groundbreaking work, Systeme de la Nature, which was long misattributed to M. de Mirabaud. This influential text on Atheistical Philosophy ignited considerable debate, leading to the Barons release of an insightful abridgment in 1772. Stripped of arbitrary notions and characterized by its clarity, accessibility, and precision, this edition is designed for the everyday reader. This version is based on an undated English translation of Le Bon Sens, published around 1900, with no credit given to the translator. (Summary from editors preface)Copyright Religious Texts and Commentary Philosophy Science Social Sciences
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