Project Gutenberg 2021-03-18 Public domain in the USA. 315 Voltaire 1694 1778 Arouet, François Marie Arouet, Francois Marie McCabe, Joseph 1867 1955 McCabe, Antony Antony, Father Macabe, Joseph 13007808 Toleration and other essays Introduction -- In connection with the death of Jean Calas -- On superstitution -- On the interpretation of the Old Testament -- On the interpretation of the New Testament -- Epistle to the Romans -- The sermon of the fifty -- The questions of Zapata -- We must take sides; or, the principal of action -- Poem on the Lisbon disaster. Turgut Dincer, Susan Carr and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Toleration and Other Essays" by Voltaire is a collection of philosophical essays written in the 18th century. The anthology revolves around themes of religious tolerance, critique of dogma, and the reflections on the contemporary social and political context surrounding Voltaire's life. Each essay serves as a potent discourse against intolerance and a call for the liberty of thought, showcasing Voltaire's role as a significant figure in advancing human rights and rationalism. The opening portion of the book begins with an introduction that contextualizes Voltaire’s work and influence on modern thought. It recounts the historical significance of his contributions to the concept of toleration, particularly in relation to the wrongful execution of Jean Calas, a Protestant falsely accused of murdering his son. This incident serves as a critical case study of the repercussions of fanaticism and judicial error, emphasizing Voltaire's profound humanitarian perspective as he sheds light on the injustices prevalent in his time. Through the narrative of Calas' trial and execution, Voltaire illustrates the destructive effects of religious intolerance and advocates for a more compassionate and rational approach to societal governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Christianity -- Controversial literature Rationalism Toleration -- Early works to 1800 Bible -- Controversial literature Religion -- Controversial literature B BL Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: French Literature Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: Philosophy & Ethics 505168 2025-06-25T12:42:31.398524 text/html 483462 2024-10-18T12:04:29 text/html 359585 2025-06-25T12:42:38.029029 application/epub+zip 357905 2025-06-25T12:42:32.617514 application/epub+zip 277210 2025-06-25T12:42:32.020465 application/epub+zip 487506 2025-06-25T12:42:42.299994 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 463578 2025-06-25T12:42:37.415985 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 376289 2022-09-29T07:48:01.737440 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 450973 2025-06-25T12:42:30.787526 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 431039 2024-10-18T12:04:29 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19181 2025-06-25T12:42:42.432954 application/rdf+xml 14454 2025-06-25T12:42:32.124512 image/jpeg 2332 2025-06-25T12:42:32.072508 image/jpeg 332496 2025-06-25T12:42:31.444503 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia