Voltaire's Bastards

In 'Voltaire's Bastards,' John Ralston Saul dissects the contradictions, delusions, and illusions that have brought the world to the brink of confusion and crisis.

The book examines the theology of power embedded in modern conceptions of Reason, arguing that the ascendancy of Reason has led to a world dominated by technocrats and elites who control knowledge and information.

Saul critiques the hypocrisies of democracy, the obsession with efficiency and expertise, and the failure of modern societies to address critical issues such as war, economics, and environmental degradation.

The book is a call to rethink traditional institutions and notions as we move into a new era.