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A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 01
by Voltaire
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About this book
Creators: Voltaire (1694-1778), Oliver Herbrand Gordon Leigh [Commentator], John Morley (1838-1923) [Commentator], T. Smollett (1721-1771) [Commentator], and William F. Fleming [Translator] "A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 01" by Voltaire is an encyclopedic dictionary published in 1764. This alphabetically arranged work criticizes religious institutions and established authorities through pointed, often provocative articles. Beginning as a dinner party game, it evolved into Voltaire's lifelong project—a portable, affordable collection designed to educate and challenge readers. The dictionary champions tolerance, freedom of press, and reason while attacking what Voltaire saw as fanaticism. Though burned by authorities across Europe, it became wildly popular with the public and enlightened rulers alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 928