Philosophical Dictionary by Voltaire
An alphabetical collection of short, sharp entries that blend brisk philosophical argument, satire and biting social critique, challenging superstition, clerical power and religious fanaticism while championing reason, tolerance, civil liberty and empirical inquiry. Through paradox, irony and concise essays the work skewers dogma, exposes hypocrisy in politics and religion, defends freedom of thought, and promotes enlightened reforms in law, education and public life. Its tone is polemical yet witty, aimed at persuading readers to question received authorities and embrace skeptical, humane principles.
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- Published
- 1770
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- French
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- Alternate Titles
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- Dictionnaire philosophique
- Dictionnaire philosophique portatif
- The Philosophical Dictionary
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