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A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 03

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Original author: Voltaire

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"A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 03" by Voltaire is an encyclopedic dictionary published in 1764. This alphabetically arranged work criticizes the Roman Catholic Church, Judaism, Islam, and other institutions through pointed essays. First released anonymously as a portable, affordable text, it was designed to fit in one's pocket and reach a wide audience. The dictionary represents Voltaire's culminating views on Christianity, God, morality, and tolerance, championing deism and freedom of the press while challenging religious intolerance and fanaticism that marked his era.

A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 03, by Voltaire. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #35623.

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16 Chapters

  1. 1.Section I662 words
  2. 2.Section II2,011 words
  3. 3.Section III (1)8,851 words
  4. 4.Section III (2)6,870 words
  5. 5.Section I2,645 words
  6. 6.Section II3,830 words
  7. 7.Section II (1)8,834 words
  8. 8.Section II (2)8,856 words
  1. 9.Section II (3)8,755 words
  2. 10.Section II (4)3,910 words
  3. 11.Section I: Of the Conscience of Good and of Evil2,873 words
  4. 12.Section I: The Age of Constantine1,247 words
  5. 13.Section II: Character of Constantine1,814 words
  6. 14.Section I11,403 words
  7. 15.Section II: Notice of the General Councils2,147 words
  8. 16.Section III: Infallibility of Councils1,376 words