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Welcome to The Voltaire Library, where every work is read in full, every argument is given its voice, and no cherished opinion is entirely safe. Bring your curiosity, leave your certainty at the door, and discover why ideas have always been the most delightful form of mischief.Public domain Filosofia Scienze sociali
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  • Letters on England Letter VIII - On the Parliament

    Letters on England Letter VIII - On the Parliament
    Aug 16 2026
    In which the English Parliament is examined with a discerning eye, contrasting its constitutional balance and civil discord with the tumultuous and sanguine history of ancient Rome and contemporary France. The discourse reflects on the English triumph in securing liberty through measured resistance, setting it apart from other nations’ uneasy struggles and more ignoble ends.
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    9 min
  • Letters on England Letter VII - On the Socinians, or Arians, or Antitrinitarians

    Letters on England Letter VII - On the Socinians, or Arians, or Antitrinitarians
    Aug 13 2026
    In which Voltaire reflects upon the resurgence of Arianism in England and beyond, observing the sober debates of learned men who challenge orthodox views on the Trinity with a mixture of reason and mathematical rigor. He muses lightly on the capricious tides of opinion and the curious fact that even the most illustrious philosophers struggle to found lasting sects in an age wearied by spiritual contention.
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    6 min
  • Letters on England Letter VI - On the Presbyterians

    Letters on England Letter VI - On the Presbyterians
    Aug 10 2026
    In which the customs and character of the Presbyterian Church in the British Isles are examined with a keen eye on their austere manners and contrasts to the Anglican clergy, revealing a sect marked by severity and modesty. The peaceful coexistence of diverse religious sects in England is celebrated as a foundation for liberty and social harmony amidst the bustling commerce of London.
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    5 min
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