The Philosophy of Voltaire - Essential Works (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Treatise On Tolerance, Philosophical Dictionary, Candide, Letters on England, Plato's DreamBy Voltaire
Length121h 17m
About this audiobook
The Philosophy of Voltaire: Essential Works gathers the sharpest expressions of Enlightenment skepticism, moral wit, and political critique from one of Europe's most agile minds. Through philosophical tales, essays, letters, and polemical fragments, the volume presents Voltaire's characteristic fusion of lucid prose, irony, and argumentative force. Its central concerns—religious toleration, intellectual liberty, opposition to fanaticism, and confidence in reason—place it at the heart of eighteenth-century literary and philosophical culture. Voltaire, born François-Marie Arouet in 1694, was shaped by exile, censorship, courtly life, and repeated confrontations with ecclesiastical and political authority. His years in England deepened his admiration for constitutional government, scientific inquiry, and relative religious pluralism, while his later campaigns against judicial injustice revealed the practical urgency behind his thought. These experiences made his philosophy not an abstract system but a weapon against cruelty, superstition, and arbitrary power. This collection is recommended for readers seeking an accessible yet intellectually demanding entrance into the Enlightenment. It will appeal to students of literature, philosophy, history, and political thought, as well as to general readers interested in the origins of modern secular criticism. Voltaire's brilliance remains bracing because his questions are still alive.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
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GenrePhilosophy
Length121 hrs 17 mins
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Publish dateDec 22, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
49TREATISE ON TOLERANCE (pt. 1)
2Introduction
50TREATISE ON TOLERANCE (pt. 2)
3Author Biography
51TREATISE ON TOLERANCE (pt. 3)
4Historical Context
52CANDIDE: The Optimist
5Synopsis (Selection)
53PART I. (pt. 1)
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6A PHILOSOPHICAL DICTIONARY
54PART I. (pt. 2)
7VOLUME I (pt. 1)
55PART II.
8VOLUME I (pt. 2)
56ZADIG: The Book of Faith (pt. 1)
9VOLUME I (pt. 3)
57ZADIG: The Book of Faith (pt. 2)
10VOLUME I (pt. 4)
58MICROMEGAS
11VOLUME II (pt. 1)
59THE HURON: Pupil of Nature (pt. 1)
12VOLUME II (pt. 2)
60THE HURON: Pupil of Nature (pt. 2)
13VOLUME II (pt. 3)
61THE PRINCESS OF BABYLON (pt. 1)
14VOLUME II (pt. 4)
62THE PRINCESS OF BABYLON (pt. 2)
15VOLUME III (pt. 1)
63MEMNON THE PHILOSOPHER
16VOLUME III (pt. 2)
64THE BLACK AND THE WHITE
17VOLUME III (pt. 3)
65THE WORLD AS IT GOES
18VOLUME III (pt. 4)
66ANDRÉ DES TOUCHES AT SIAM
19VOLUME IV. (pt. 1)
67BABABEC
20VOLUME IV. (pt. 2)
68PLATO'S DREAM
21VOLUME IV. (pt. 3)
69PLEASURE IN HAVING NO PLEASURE
22VOLUME IV. (pt. 4)
70THE GOOD BRAHMIN
23VOLUME V (pt. 1)
71THE TWO COMFORTERS
24VOLUME V (pt. 2)
72ANCIENT FAITH AND FABLE
25VOLUME V (pt. 3)
73THE STUDY OF NATURE
26VOLUME V (pt. 4)
74A DIALOGUE BETWEEN MARCUS AURELIUS AND A RECOLLET FRIAR
27VOLUME VI (pt. 1)
75DIALOGUE BETWEEN A BRAHMIN AND A JESUIT
28VOLUME VI (pt. 2)
76DIALOGUES BETWEEN LUCRETIUS AND POSIDONIUS
29VOLUME VI (pt. 3)
77DIALOGUE BETWEEN A CLIENT AND HIS LAWYER
30VOLUME VI (pt. 4)
78DIALOGUE BETWEEN MADAME DE MAINTENON AND MADEMOISELLE DE L’ENCLOS
31VOLUME VII (pt. 1)
79DIALOGUE BETWEEN A SAVAGE AND A BACHELOR OF ARTS
32VOLUME VII (pt. 2)
80VOLTAIRE: HIS LIFE AND WORKS (Biography)
33VOLUME VII (pt. 3)
81PREFACE
34VOLUME VII (pt. 4)
82EARLY LIFE
35VOLUME VIII (pt. 1)
83HEGIRA TO ENGLAND
36VOLUME VIII (pt. 2)
84EXAMPLES FROM ENGLAND
37VOLUME VIII (pt. 3)
85AT CIREY
38VOLUME VIII (pt. 4)
86“CANDIDE”
39VOLUME IX. (pt. 1)
87THE ENCYCLOPÆDIA
40VOLUME IX. (pt. 2)
88LAST DAYS
41VOLUME IX. (pt. 3)
89HIS CHARACTER AND SERVICES
42VOLUME IX. (pt. 4)
90TRIBUTES TO VOLTAIRE
43VOLUME X. (pt. 1)
91SELECTIONS FROM VOLTAIRE’S WORKS
44VOLUME X. (pt. 2)
92DETACHED THOUGHTS
45VOLUME X. (pt. 3)
93Analysis
46VOLUME X. (pt. 4)
94Reflection
47LETTERS ON ENGLAND (pt. 1)
95Memorable Quotes
48LETTERS ON ENGLAND (pt. 2)
VOLTAIRE'S TRAGEDIES: 20+ Plays in One Volume (Annotated)Voltaire36h 9m$2 · $0.00
Candide, ou l'OptimismeVoltaire4h 45m$1 · $0.00
Letters on EnglandVoltaire4h 7m$2 · $0.00
MicromegasVoltaire1h 57m$2 · $0.00
Zadig, ó el DestinoVoltaire4h 1m$1 · $0.00
Kaarle XII:n historiaVoltaire11h 39m$2 · $0.00
Zadig; Or, The Book of FateVoltaire4h 21m$1 · $0.00
Elémens de la philosophie de Neuton: Mis à la portée de tout le mondeVoltaire5h 57m$1 · $0.00
Cándido, ó el OptimismoVoltaire3h 26m$1 · $0.00
Jeannot et ColinVoltaire1h 44m$1 · $0.00
THE AGE OF LOUIS XIVVoltaire21h 22m$1 · $0.00
The History of Peter the Great, Emperor of RussiaVoltaire11h 8m$1 · $0.00
Zadig, ó El Destino, Historia OrientalVoltaire4h 4m$2 · $0.00
CandideVoltaire5h 20m$1 · $0.00
Treatise on ToleranceVoltaire10h 20m$2 · $0.00
VOLTAIRE'S ROMANCES: 20+ Novels, Short Stories, Satires & Fables (Illustrated) (Annotated)Voltaire31h 51m$2 · $0.00
VOLTAIRE - Premium Collection: Novels, Philosophical Writings, Historical Works, Plays, Poems & Letters (60+ Works in One Volume) - IllustratedVoltaire209h 58m$1 · $0.00
Kandid (Welt der Gedanken)Voltaire5h 55m$1 · $0.00
Das Zeitalter Ludwigs XIV. (Zusammengefasste Ausgabe)Voltaire5h 27m$1
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