{"product_id":"voltaires-philosophical-dictionary-9781026071113","title":"Voltaire's Philosophical Dictionary","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): H. I. Woolf\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: History \u0026amp; Surveys - Modern\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Voltaire's Philosophical Dictionary\" is a monumental achievement of the Enlightenment, serving as a powerful showcase for the author's legendary wit, skepticism, and advocacy for social reform. Structured as a series of alphabetically arranged essays, this work provides a comprehensive critique of the institutions of the 18th century, particularly targeting religious fanaticism, dogmatism, and political injustice. Voltaire uses the format of a dictionary to deliver sharp, provocative insights on a vast array of topics, from theology and morality to civil liberties and the nature of government.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough these entries, Voltaire champions the use of reason and empirical evidence as the primary tools for understanding the world and improving the human condition. His writing consistently attacks superstition and intolerance, advocating instead for a society built on the foundations of secularism and intellectual freedom. \u003cb\u003e\"Voltaire's Philosophical Dictionary\"\u003c\/b\u003e is not merely a collection of definitions, but a vibrant and influential manifesto that played a crucial role in shaping modern democratic values and Western philosophical thought. Its blend of humor and profound intellectual inquiry remains as relevant and engaging today as it was during the height of the Age of Reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47887283388567,"sku":"9781026071113","price":3077.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781026071113.webp?v=1781157935","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/voltaires-philosophical-dictionary-9781026071113","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}