Baron d'Holbach Quotes

A collection of quotes by Baron d'Holbach.

Baron d'Holbach was an influential French philosopher and prominent figure of the Enlightenment period. Born in 1723, his real name was Paul-Henri Thiry. He was known for his atheistic and materialistic beliefs, advocating for reason and science rather than religious ideologies. D'Holbach was an advocate for the separation of church and state, and his works, such as "System of Nature" and "Good Sense," challenged prevailing religious and metaphysical notions. Despite writing under pseudonyms, his ideas deeply influenced other philosophers of his time, making him an important figure in the intellectual landscape of 18th-century France.

When we examine the opinions of men, we find that nothing is

When we examine the opinions of men, we find that nothing is more uncommon, than common sense; or, in other words, they lack judgment to discover plain truths, or to reject absurdities, and palpable contradictions.

Baron d'Holbach

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