William Howe
5th October 2010, 17:58
François-Marie Arouet 21 November 1694 – 30 May 1778), better known by the pen name Voltaire was a French Enlightenment writer and philosopher famous for his wit and for his advocacy of civil liberties, including freedom of religion and free trade Voltaire was a prolific writer and produced works in almost every literary form including plays, poetry, novels, essays, historical and scientific works, more than 20,000 letters and more than 2,000 books and pamphlets. He was an outspoken supporter of social reform, despite strict censorship laws and harsh penalties for those who broke them. As a satirical polemicist, he frequently made use of his works to criticize intolerance, religious dogma and the French institutions of his day.
No clue what his true political, religious, and ethical beliefs were, but regardless, this man made some damn good points on freedoms, rights, and liberties, and was a proponent of anti-monarchist theories.
As I said, no clue what his true beliefs were, but I still find him both a logical and funny writer on many points. Picked up and read "Candide" recently, and found it to be one of the funniest books I've read. :laugh:
Anyway, what do you think of his works?
No clue what his true political, religious, and ethical beliefs were, but regardless, this man made some damn good points on freedoms, rights, and liberties, and was a proponent of anti-monarchist theories.
As I said, no clue what his true beliefs were, but I still find him both a logical and funny writer on many points. Picked up and read "Candide" recently, and found it to be one of the funniest books I've read. :laugh:
Anyway, what do you think of his works?