A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 10

"A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 10" by Voltaire is a philosophical exploration from the 1700s that challenges old ideas, especially about religion, using humor and sharp criticism to make people think for themselves; it looks at how important style and good writing are, and the need to match the writing style with the subject to be clear and strong. Voltaire also thinks about past books, pointing out bad style choices that made them weak, and emphasizes avoiding fancy language when it's not needed, and encourages using the right tone to connect writing and philosophy as linked skills that depend on thought and art.