Voltaire Against the Jews, or The Limits of Toleration

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Challenging Voltaire's doctrine of toleration, this book explores whether a Jew can be a philosopher and the implications of that identity. It offers an in-depth interpretation of Voltaire's views on Jews, analyzing them within the context of his theory of toleration. As the first monograph dedicated entirely to this theme, it addresses critical questions that have surfaced over the past fifty years, employing a thorough reading and analytical approach that begins with the publication of key works.