Voltaire's A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 05 is a philosophical work from the late 18th century, forming part of a larger collection in which he explores various concepts and ideas with a critical and witty tone. This volume primarily examines the concept of fanaticism, tracing its origins and manifestations across different cultures and religions. In the opening section, Voltaire delves into the essence of fanaticism as a distortion of conscience, illustrating how religious fervor can escalate into violence and intolerance. Through vivid examples, he shows how human imagination can warp spirituality into extreme zeal, comparing different religious practices and beliefs. Voltaire also details the historical consequences of fanaticism, recounting how it has led to countless atrocities and conflicts. Ultimately, he argues for the necessity of philosophy and reasoned discourse to counterbalance this "epidemic malady." His incisive critique sets a reflective tone for the discussions that follow in this volume.

FANATICISM.
FANCY.
FASTI.
Of the Different Significations of this Word.
FATHERS?MOTHERS?CHILDREN.
Their Duties.
FAVOR.
Of What is Understood by the Word.
FAVORITE.
FEASTS.
FERRARA.
FEVER.
FICTION.
FIERTE.
FIGURE.
FIGURED?FIGURATIVE.
FIGURE IN THEOLOGY.
FINAL CAUSES.
FINESSE, FINENESS, ETC.
Of the Different Significations of the Word.
FIRE.
What is Understood by Fire Used Figuratively.
FIRMNESS.
FLATTERY.
FORCE (PHYSICAL).
FORCE?STRENGTH.
FRANCHISE.
FRANCIS XAVIER.
FRANKS?FRANCE?FRENCH
FRAUD.
Whether pious Frauds should be practised upon the People.
FREE-WILL.
FRENCH LANGUAGE.
FRIENDSHIP.
FRIVOLITY.
GALLANT.
GARGANTUA.
GAZETTE.
GENEALOGY.
GENESIS.
GENII.
GENIUS.
GEOGRAPHY.
GLORY?GLORIOUS.
Conversation with a Chinese.
GOAT?SORCERY.
GOD?GODS.
GOOD?THE SOVEREIGN GOOD, A CHIMERA.
GOOD.
Of Good and Evil, Physical and Moral.
GOSPEL.
GOVERNMENT.
Picture of the English Government.
GOURD OR CALABASH.
GRACE.
GRACE (OF).
GRAVE?GRAVITY.
GREAT?GREATNESS.
Of the Meaning of These Words.
GREEK.
Observations Upon the Extinction of the Greek Language at Marseilles.
GUARANTEE.
GREGORY VII.