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A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 08

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Original author: Voltaire

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"A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 08" by Voltaire is an encyclopedic dictionary published in 1764. This alphabetically arranged work criticizes religious institutions including the Roman Catholic Church, Judaism, and Islam, while advocating for tolerance and freedom of press. Born from a dinner party challenge at Frederick II's court, Voltaire created an affordable, pocket-sized text that educated and provoked simultaneously. Though the public embraced it enthusiastically, religious authorities condemned the work, burning copies in town squares across Europe.

A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 08, by Voltaire. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #35628.

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31 Chapters

  1. 1.Front Matter3,732 words
  2. 2.Section I1,030 words
  3. 3.Section II1,551 words
  4. 4.Section III7,578 words
  5. 5.Section I1,834 words
  6. 6.Section II4,325 words
  7. 7.Section I2,314 words
  8. 8.Section II4,731 words
  9. 9.Section I617 words
  10. 10.Section II6,138 words
  11. 11.Section I: Questions Concerning Paul596 words
  12. 12.Section II782 words
  13. 13.Section III3,702 words
  14. 14.Section II572 words
  15. 15.Section I1,765 words
  16. 16.Section II833 words
  1. 17.Section III1,404 words
  2. 18.Section V450 words
  3. 19.Section I203 words
  4. 20.Section II459 words
  5. 21.Section III334 words
  6. 22.Section IV: Substance Of Ancient Philosophy3,120 words
  7. 23.Section I: Of The Timæus Of Plato And Some Other Things1,823 words
  8. 24.Section II: Questions On Plato And Some Other Trifles7,411 words
  9. 25.Section I1,615 words
  10. 26.Section II490 words
  11. 27.Section III542 words
  12. 28.Section IV: Of The Population Of America3,617 words
  13. 29.Section I1,449 words
  14. 30.Section II2,122 words
  15. 31.Section II7,405 words