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Voltaire's Philosophical Dictionary

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Original author: Voltaire

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"Voltaire's Philosophical Dictionary" by Voltaire is an encyclopedic dictionary published in 1764. This alphabetically arranged work criticizes the Roman Catholic Church, Judaism, Islam, and other institutions through sharp, provocative articles. Initially released anonymously with 73 entries, it expanded over time as Voltaire refined his views on Christianity, God, and morality. The portable, affordable format made revolutionary ideas accessible to ordinary readers. While the public embraced it enthusiastically, religious authorities condemned and burned copies across Europe, cementing its status as a defining work of Enlightenment thought.

Voltaire's Philosophical Dictionary, by Voltaire. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #18569.

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24 Chapters

  1. 1.Front Matter6,270 words
  2. 2.Section I: Of the Comparison So Often Made Between Atheism and Idolatry2,530 words
  3. 3.Section II (1)8,804 words
  4. 4.Section II (2)3,820 words
  5. 5.Section I1,712 words
  6. 6.Section II5,369 words
  7. 7.Section I778 words
  8. 8.Section II (1)8,708 words
  9. 9.Section II (2)8,745 words
  10. 10.Section II (3)8,427 words
  11. 11.Section I378 words
  12. 12.Section II (1)8,757 words
  1. 13.Section II (2)5,347 words
  2. 14.Section I972 words
  3. 15.Section II641 words
  4. 16.Section I2,135 words
  5. 17.Section II759 words
  6. 18.Section III: Of the Soul of Animals, and of Some Empty Ideas1,234 words
  7. 19.Section IV: About the Soul, and About Our Little Knowledge583 words
  8. 20.Section V: Of Warburton's Paradox on the Immortality of the Soul613 words
  9. 21.Section VI: Of the Need of Revelation563 words
  10. 22.Section VII: Souls of Fools and Monsters5,042 words
  11. 23.Section I401 words
  12. 24.Section II1,728 words