The Lisbon Earthquake by Voltaire
An Inquiry into the Causes of Natural Disasters
The book in question is a philosophical exploration of the problem of evil, prompted by the catastrophic 1755 earthquake that devastated Lisbon. Through a series of poetic verses, the author grapples with the theological and moral questions raised by such natural disasters, challenging the optimistic belief that this is the best of all possible worlds and questioning the justice of a benevolent deity allowing such suffering. The work is a profound meditation on human suffering, divine providence, and the limits of philosophical and religious consolation in the face of overwhelming disaster.
The 7216th greatest book of all time
Purchase from
Amazon
- Published
- 1756
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 10-20
- Original Language
- French
- Avg User Rating
- No ratings yet
- Alternate Titles
-
- O Poema Sobre O Desastre De Lisboa
- Poem on the Lisbon Disaster
- Poem on the Lisbon Earthquake
- Poème sur le désastre de Lisbonne
If you're interested in seeing the ranking details on this book go here
This book is on the following 1 lists:
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)