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[FONTENAY], Antilogies et Fragmens Philosophiques, 1774-75

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[FONTENAY, (Abbé)]. 

Antilogies et Fragmens Philosophiques, ou Collection méthodique des morceaux les plus curieux & les plus intéressans sur la Religion, la Philosophie, les Sciences & les Arts, extraits des écrits de la Philosophie moderne. 

Paris, Vincent, 1774-1775.

Four volumes 12mo (162x98 mm), xliv-560 pages / (2)-592 pages / (4)-596 pages / (2)-600 pages.  binding : Contemporary full calf, flat gilt spines. Binding rubbed. 

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First edition.
Louis Abel de Bonafous, a Jesuit priest, became a writer when his order was banned in 1773, under the name of Abbé Fontenay.
The Antilogies are a collection of contradictory arguments, often used to demonstrate paradoxes or to question certain dogmatic assertions. This work is typical of the way in which certain authors of the 18th century, particularly during the Enlightenment, questioned established truths and rigid systems of thought.
The Antilogies had a certain influence in the philosophical circles of its time, because of its innovative approach to logic and theology.

Price : 800 €

Photo [FONTENAY, (Abbé)]. 
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Photo [FONTENAY, (Abbé)]. 
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