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Passionate Minds: Emilie Du Chatelet, Voltaire, And The Great Love Affair Of The Enlightenment
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It Was 1733 When The Poet And Philosopher Voltaire Met Emilie Du Chtelet, A Beguilingand Marriedaristocrat Who Would One Day Popularize Newtons Arcane Ideas And Pave The Way For Einsteins Theories. In An Era When Women Were Rarely Permitted Any Serious Schooling, This Twentysevenyearolds Nimble Conversation And Unusual Brilliance Led Voltaire, Then In His Late Thirties, To Wonder, Why Did You Only Reach Me So Late? They Fell Immediately And Passionately In Love.Through The Prism Of Their Tumultuous Fifteenyear Relationship We See The Crumbling Of An Ancient Social Order And The Birth Of The Enlightenment. Together The Two Lovers Rebuilt A Dilapidated And Isolated Rural Chateau At Cirey Where They Conducted Scientific Experiments, Entertained Many Of The Leading Thinkers Of The Burgeoning Scientific Revolution, And Developed Radical Ideas About The Monarchy, The Nature Of Free Will, The Subordination Of Women, And The Separation Of Church And State. But Their Time Together Was Filled With Far More Than Reading And Intellectual Conversation. There Were Frantic Gallopings Across France, Sword Fights In Front Of Besieged German Fortresses, And A Deadly Burning Of Voltaires Books By The Public Executioner At The Base Of The Grand Stairwell Of The Palais De Justice In Paris. The Pair Survived Court Intrigues At Versailles, Narrow Escapes From Agents Of The King, A Covert Mission To The Idyllic Lakeside Retreat Of Frederick The Great Of Prussia, Forays To The Royal Gambling Tables (Where Emilie Put Her Mathematical Acumen To Lucrative Use), And Intense Affairs That Bent But Did Not Break Their Bond.Along With Its Riveting Portrait Of Voltaire As A Vulnerable Romantic, Passionate Minds At Last Does Justice To The Supremely Unconventional Life And Remarkable Achievements Of Emilie Du Chteletincluding Her Work On The Science Of Fire And The Nature Of Light. Long Overlooked, Her Story Tells Us Much About Womens Lives At The Time Of The Enlightenment. Equally Important, It Demonstrates How This Graceful, Quickwitted, And Attractive Woman Worked Out The Concepts That Would Lead Directly To The Squared Part Of Einsteins Revolutionary Equation: E=Mc2.Based On A Rich Array Of Personal Letters, As Well As Writings From Houseguests, Neighbors, Scientists, And Even Police Reports, Passionate Minds Is Both Panoramic And Intimate In Feeling. It Is An Unforgettable Love Story And A Vivid Rendering Of The Birth Of Modern Ideas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Passionate Minds'? A: 'Passionate Minds' explores the tumultuous love affair between Emilie du Châtelet and Voltaire, set against the backdrop of the Enlightenment. It delves into their intellectual collaboration and the societal challenges they faced.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by David Bodanis, who provides a detailed narrative of the lives and ideas of Emilie du Châtelet and Voltaire.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Passionate Minds' contains 373 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of its subjects.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'Passionate Minds' published? A: 'Passionate Minds' was published on October 2, 2007.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in women’s history? A: Yes, the book highlights Emilie du Châtelet's contributions to science and philosophy, providing valuable insights into women's roles during the Enlightenment.
- Q: What makes Emilie du Châtelet's story significant? A: Emilie du Châtelet played a crucial role in popularizing Newton's theories and contributed to the foundations of modern physics, making her story significant in the context of scientific history.
- Q: Does the book include personal letters or historical documents? A: Yes, 'Passionate Minds' is based on a rich array of personal letters, writings from contemporaries, and historical documents, enhancing its authenticity.
- Q: Is there an exploration of the scientific ideas presented in the book? A: Absolutely, the book discusses the scientific experiments and radical ideas that Voltaire and du Châtelet explored together, contributing to the Enlightenment.
- Q: What kind of reader would enjoy this book? A: Readers interested in history, philosophy, love stories, and the Enlightenment period will likely find 'Passionate Minds' engaging and informative.