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God & Human Beings: First English Translation,New
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In this littleknown work by Voltaire (16941778)now available in English for the first time the famous French philosophe and satirist presents a wideranging and acerbic survey of religion throughout the world. Written toward the end of his life in 1769, the work was penned in the same decade as some of his more famous worksthe Philosophical Dictionary, Questions on Miracles, and Lord Bolingbroke's Important Examinationall of which questioned the basic tenets of Christianity.Voltaire called himself a deist and thus he professed belief in a supreme deity. But he was always sharply critical of institutional Christianity, especially its superstitions, the hypocrisy of its clergy, and its abuse of political power. Both his deism and his critical attitude toward Christianity are manifest in God and Human Beings, which is, in effect, one of the first works of comparative religion. Comparing Christianity to the more ancient belief systems of the Jews, Hindus, Chinese, Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, Babylonians, Phoenicians, and Arabs, he notes a common tendency to worship one supreme god, despite the host of subordinate deities in many of these religions. He also critiques the many superstitions and slavish rituals in religion generally, but he emphasizes that in this respect Christianity is no better than other faiths. Thus, the clergy's claim that Christianity is God's supreme revelation to humanity has no basis from an objective perspective. This first English translation of a classic critique of religion includes an introduction by writer, scholar, and editor S. T. Joshi, who wrote the article on Voltaire in The New Encyclopedia of Unbelief (edited by Tom Flynn). Anticipating many of the themes of the later Higher Criticism and rationalist critiques of religion, this incisive, witty treatise by the great French skeptic will be a welcome addition to the libraries of anyone with an interest in the philosophy of religion, intellectual history, or the Enlightenment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'God & Human Beings: First English Translation'? A: The main theme of the book is a critical examination of religion through a comparative lens, exploring the similarities and differences between Christianity and various ancient belief systems.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'God & Human Beings' is Voltaire, a prominent French philosopher and writer known for his critiques of institutional religion and advocacy for freedom of thought.
- Q: When was this book first published in English? A: This book was first published in English on May 25, 2010.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'God & Human Beings'? A: The book contains a total of 183 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring that it is pristine and ready for reading.
- Q: Is there an introduction included in this edition? A: Yes, this edition includes an introduction by S. T. Joshi, who provides context and analysis of Voltaire's work.
- Q: What is the significance of this book in terms of religious critique? A: The book is significant as it represents one of the early works of comparative religion, critiquing the claims of Christianity in relation to other faiths and discussing the commonalities among them.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: Readers interested in philosophy, intellectual history, or the Enlightenment, as well as those exploring critiques of religion, will find this book valuable.
- Q: Are there any notable themes in Voltaire's critique? A: Yes, notable themes include the critique of superstitions, the hypocrisy of clergy, and the abuse of political power by religious institutions.