A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 01
by OpenStories
Original author: Voltaire
"A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 01" by Voltaire is an encyclopedic dictionary published in 1764. This alphabetically arranged work criticizes religious institutions and established authorities through pointed, often provocative articles. Beginning as a dinner party game, it evolved into Voltaire's lifelong project—a portable, affordable collection designed to educate and challenge readers. The dictionary champions tolerance, freedom of press, and reason while attacking what Voltaire saw as fanaticism. Though burned by authorities across Europe, it became wildly popular with the public and enlightened rulers alike.
A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 01, by Voltaire. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #35621.
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24 Chapters
- 1.Front Matter2,803 words
- 2.Section I1,974 words
- 3.Section II1,513 words
- 4.Section I2,401 words
- 5.Section II1,350 words
- 6.Section III3,672 words
- 7.Section I1,477 words
- 8.Section II284 words
- 9.Section III6,549 words
- 10.Section I1,597 words
- 11.Section II (1)8,833 words
- 12.Section II (2)8,685 words
- 13.Section II (3)7,833 words
- 14.Section I: Angels of the Indians, Persians, etc2,490 words
- 15.Section II781 words
- 16.Section III3,531 words
- 17.Section I962 words
- 18.Section II: On the Antiquity of Usages935 words
- 19.Section III: Festivals Founded on Chimeras223 words
- 20.Section IV403 words
- 21.Section V: On the Origin of the Arts1,081 words
- 22.Section I896 words
- 23.Section II (1)8,843 words
- 24.Section II (2)8,348 words