A New System Of Theology (1749)

By Voltaire

Book Overview

A New System of Theology is a philosophical treatise written by the renowned French Enlightenment writer, Voltaire, and published in 1749. The book presents Voltaire's views on religion, morality, and the nature of God. It is a critique of traditional Christianity and an attempt to construct a new system of belief based on reason and empirical evidence.Voltaire argues that traditional Christianity is based on superstition and ignorance. He contends that the Bible is not a reliable source of knowledge and that the doctrines of Christianity are irrational and contradictory. Instead, he proposes a new system of theology that is based on reason and observation.Voltaire's new system of theology is centered on the idea of a ""supreme being"" who is the creator of the universe. He rejects the notion of a personal God who intervenes in human affairs and instead posits a more impersonal conception of God. Voltaire also emphasizes the importance of morality and ethical behavior, arguing that these are essential for a well-ordered society.Overall, A New System of Theology is a groundbreaking work of Enlightenment philosophy that challenges traditional Christian beliefs and offers a new vision of religion and morality based on reason and empirical evidence. It remains a significant work in the history of philosophy and theology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165902400
• ISBN13: 9781165902408
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"