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Treatise on Toleration, Penguin Classics

Author: Francoise Voltaire

Voltaire's work "Treatise on Tolerance" is one of the most important essays on religious tolerance and freedom of thought. A powerful and passionate defense of the values of freedom of conscience and...

Voltaire's work "Treatise on Tolerance" is one of the most important essays on religious tolerance and freedom of thought. A powerful and passionate defense of the values of freedom of conscience and religious tolerance, the "Treatise on Tolerance" was written after the wrongful accusation of the merchant from Toulouse, Jean Calas, for the murder of his son...

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Voltaire's work "Treatise on Tolerance" is one of the most important essays on religious tolerance and freedom of thought. A powerful and passionate defense of the values of freedom of conscience and religious tolerance, the "Treatise on Tolerance" was written after the wrongful accusation of the merchant from Toulouse, Jean Calas, for the murder of his son and his execution in 1762. As it became clear that Calas had been persecuted by a "rabid mob" for being Protestant, the Enlightenment philosopher Voltaire launched a campaign to restore the truth and his family. The result, an essay against fanaticism and a plea for understanding, is as relevant and urgent today as it was when it was written.

  • Pages: 208
  • Dimensions: 13x13cm

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Author
Francoise Voltaire
Publisher
Penguin
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Penguin Classics
Language
English
ISBN-13
9780241236628

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Philosophical Movement/School
Enlightenment
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Academic

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Voltaire's work "Treatise on Tolerance" is one of the most important essays on religious tolerance and freedom of thought. A powerful and passionate defense of the values of freedom of conscience and religious tolerance, the "Treatise on Tolerance" was written after the wrongful accusation of the merchant from Toulouse, Jean Calas, for the murder of his son and his execution in 1762. As it became clear that Calas had been persecuted by a "rabid mob" for being Protestant, the Enlightenment philosopher Voltaire launched a campaign to restore the truth and his family. The result, an essay against fanaticism and a plea for understanding, is as relevant and urgent today as it was when it was written.

  • Pages: 208
  • Dimensions: 13x13cm

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Product Details

Author
Francoise Voltaire
Publisher
Penguin
Subtitle
Penguin Classics
Language
English
ISBN-13
9780241236628

Edition

Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
-
Dimensions
-
Release Date
-
Publication Date
-

Content

Philosophical Movement/School
Enlightenment
Reader Level
Academic

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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