Profession of Faith of a Savoyard Vicar

In this philosophical essay, Rousseau presents the spiritual reflections of a fictional Savoyard Vicar, offering a critique of organized religion and an argument for a more personal, natural faith. The Vicar rejects dogma and institutional authority, embracing a belief in God rooted in reason and individual conscience. This work reflects Rousseau’s broader ideas on religion, morality, and the importance of inner truth.