Diatribe Du Docteur Akakiia, Medecin Du Pape

Set in the context of 18th-century France, the narrative follows Dr. Akakia, a papal physician, who critiques the Roman Catholic Church's practices, particularly the Inquisition and censorship. Through satire, Voltaire addresses themes of religious intolerance and obscurantism, advocating for reason and freedom of thought. The text includes an Inquisition decree and a report from Roman professors to bolster its arguments. This work exemplifies Enlightenment philosophy, emphasizing liberty and tolerance while serving as a cultural critique of the era.