Voltaire

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Voltaire, also known as François-Marie Arouet, was a French writer and philosopher during the Enlightenment. He is famous for his wit, satire, and advocacy for freedom of speech and religion. Voltaire's works continue to be studied and admired for their influence on Western thought.

His writings challenged the authority of the French monarchy and the Catholic Church, making him a controversial figure in his time. Voltaire's ideas on reason, tolerance, and individual freedom are still relevant today, making him a key figure in the history of philosophy and literature.

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  • Voltaire was a French philosopher and writer.
  • He was a key figure in the Enlightenment movement.
  • Voltaire was known for his wit, satire, and criticism of religion and intolerance.
  • His most famous works include "Candide" and "Letters Concerning the English Nation."
  • Voltaire advocated for freedom of speech and separation of church and state.

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  • Vocabulary Flash Cards

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  • Timeline

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  • Truth

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Learning Modules for Voltaire

  • Candide

  • Zadig

  • The Philosophical Dictionary

  • The Age of Louis XIV

  • The Age of Louis XV

  • Letters on the English

  • Micromegas

  • The Lisbon Earthquake

  • The Maid of Orleans

  • The World as It Is

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