“The institution of religion exists only to keep mankind in order, and to make men merit the goodness of God by their virtue. Everything in a religion which does not tend towards this goal must be considered foreign or dangerous.”
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Voltaire's Philosophical Dictionary
This work is a seminal text in the history of Western philosophy, offering insights into Voltaire's thoughts on ethics, politics, and religion. It is known for its wit and criticism of the established order of his time. more
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