Letters to Eugenia; Or, a Preservative Against Religious Prejudices
1819
Letters to Eugenia; Or, a Preservative Against Religious Prejudices
Paul Henri Thiry, baron d' Holbach
1819
Translated by Anthony C. Middleton
Letters to Eugenia; Or, a Preservative Against Religious Prejudices is a philosophical treatise by Paul Henri Thiry, baron d' Holbach, first published in 1819. The work consists of a series of letters addressed to a woman named Eugenia, where Holbach challenges her religious prejudices and advocates for a rational approach to faith and morality. The text critiques Christianity and emphasizes the importance of critical examination of beliefs, aiming to alleviate the distress caused by religious superstitions and promote enlightenment through reason.




