<p>In "The Golden Calf, Which the World Adores, and Desires," Johann Friedrich Helvetius delves into the intersections of materialism and spirituality in a keenly satirical style. The narrative critiques the rampant pursuit of wealth and earthly pleasures, reflecting the Enlightenment's era of philosophical inquiry into human nature and society. Helvetius employs biting wit and allegorical storytelling, as he weaves a tale that challenges the rea...