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A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 02

by Voltaire (1694–1778)

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"A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 02" by Voltaire is an encyclopedic dictionary published in 1764. This alphabetically arranged work challenges religious and social institutions through sharp, often provocative articles. Born from a dinner party game at Frederick II's court, Voltaire crafted a deliberately pocket-sized, affordable text to spread revolutionary ideas. The dictionary reflects his advocacy for tolerance, freedom of press, and deism while criticizing religious fanaticism. Though beloved by Enlightenment rulers and the public, religious authorities condemned it, burning copies across Europe while Voltaire remained calmly anonymous.

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Volume II

By

VOLTAIRE

EDITION DE LA PACIFICATION

THE WORKS OF VOLTAIRE

A CONTEMPORARY VERSION

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Contents

  1. Volume II
  2. Volume VI: E.R. Dumont
  3. Volume VI: E.R. Dumont
  4. Section I
  5. Section II
  6. Section I: On the Comparison so Often Made between Atheism and Idolatry
  7. Section II: Modern Atheists. — Arguments of the Worshippers of God
  8. Section III: Unjust Accusation. — Justification of Vanini
  9. Section IV
  10. Section I
  11. Section II
  12. Section I
  13. Section II
  14. Section I
  15. Section II
  16. Section I
  17. Section II
  18. Section III

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This free edition of A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 02 by Voltaire comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #35622, released 2011-03-28. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Essays, Letters & Speeches, Philosophy & Ethics.

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