Philosophical dictionary
Voltaire, 1694-17782004
Book
One of the masterpieces of the Enlightenment, Voltaire's 'Philosophical Dictionary' considers diverse subjects such as Abraham and atheism, faith and the freedom of thought and miracles and Moses. Repeatedly condemned by civil and religious authorities, his work argues for reason and justice.
Main title:
Philosophical dictionary / Voltaire ; edited and translated by Theodore Besterman.
Imprint:
London : Penguin, 1971.
Collation:
400 p. ; 20 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Translated from the French.
ISBN:
9780140442571 (pbk)
Dewey class:
848.508A848.508VOL844.5
Language:
English
Index terms:
Prose in French, 1715-1789
BRN:
270454