The Bridge of Criticism Author:Peter Gay The Bridge of Criticism is a serious yet playful attempt to sum up some of the main ideas of the Enlightenment and its effect on the modern world. The form is a dialogue between Voltaire (for the defense) and Erasmus (for the prosecution) moderated by Lucian. Discussed are the meaning of history, the concepts of happiness, reason and the imagi... more »nation, and existentialism. Although this little book is full of learning, its almost Shavian play of ideas turns it into an intellectual scherzo that will both entertain and instruct the reader.« less