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Philosophical Dictionary Penguin Classics
by [Voltaire, Francois]
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Voltaire's Philosophical Dictionary first published in 1764 is a series of short radical essays - alphabetically arranged - that form a brilliant and bitter analysis of the social and religious conventions that then dominated eighteenth-century French thought. One of the masterpieces of the Enlightenment this enormously influential work of sardonic wit - more a collection of essays arranged alphabetically than a conventional dictionary - considers such diverse subjects as Abraham and Atheism Faith and Freedom of Thought Miracles and Moses. Repeatedly condemned by civil and religious authorities Voltaire's work argues passionately for the cause of reason and justice and criticizes Christian theology and contemporary attitudes towards war and society - and claims as he regards the world around him: 'common sense is not so common'.
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- Penguin Classics Brand
- May 27, 2004 Pub Date:
- 9780140442571 ISBN-13:
- 014044257X ISBN-10:
- 400.0 pages Paperback
- English Language
- 0.97 in * 5.06 in * 7.81 in Dimensions:
- 1 lb Weight:
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