Voltaire In The Shades: Or Dialogues On The Deistical Controversy (1770)

By William Julius Mickle

Book Overview

""Voltaire In The Shades: Or Dialogues On The Deistical Controversy"" is a book written by William Julius Mickle in 1770. The book is a collection of dialogues between the famous French philosopher, Voltaire, and various other historical figures who have debated the existence of God and the validity of religion. The dialogues cover a range of topics, including the nature of God, the problem of evil, the role of reason in religion, and the importance of morality. Mickle's work is a commentary on the deistical controversy that was raging in the 18th century, and he uses Voltaire's ideas to explore the various arguments for and against the existence of God. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of philosophy and the development of religious thought during the Enlightenment period.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: 1165781026
• ISBN13: 9781165781027
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"