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Title: Enlightenment : Britain and the creation of the modern world by Roy Porter ISBN: 0-7139-9152-6 Publisher: Allen Lane/Penguin Press Pub. Date: 2000 Format: Unknown Binding

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Average Customer Rating: 5 (1 review)

Rating: 5
Summary: The Enlightenment:the power of ideas
Comment: I have just finished reading this book for the 3rd time. Need I say any more about the fascinating nature of both the writing style and content of this work?

It is refreshing to consider how 'ideas' have changed and molded a nation. So many 'histories' focus on the power of armies to change the course of civilizations and the way we live.

Porter, however, presents in a very positive and lively fashion the power of ideas - of philosophy, science, literature, reading and religion - to humanize and civilize a society.

I particularly enjoyed his treatment of the writings of David Hume and Adam Smith, and congratulate Porter for presenting their views on human nature is such a simple, understandable, relevant and cleverly contextual manner.

Very highly recommended!