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The Book That Burned Your Beliefs to Build a New World
A philosopher's book, approved by the French state, is publicly burned by the Paris hangman, igniting a dangerous ideas debate across Europe.
The Book That Burned Your Beliefs to Build a New World
This episode explores the story of Claude Adrien Helvétius, a French philosopher whose book, "De l'esprit" (On Mind), sparked a major controversy in 18th-century Paris. It delves into the ideas that led to its public burning and its lasting impact on the history of thought.
Person: Claude Adrien Helvétius
Date: 1758
Location: Paris, France
Topic: Philosophy
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