De L'esprit

This philosophical treatise argues that all human behavior is motivated by self-interest, and that reason and education are the keys to societal progress. Helvetius advocates for a system of education that focuses on empirical knowledge and practical skills rather than abstract theory. The book was controversial when it was first published in 1758 and remains a provocative work of Enlightenment philosophy.

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