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   What did Voltaire say about religion?

   • A work by French philosopher Voltaire, published in 1763, in which he calls for tolerance between religions, and targets religious fanaticism, especially that of the Jesuits (under whom Voltaire received his early education), indicting all superstitions surrounding religions.

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   What did Voltaire believe about government?

   • Voltaire believed that the best form of government was a monarchy that was advised by philosophers. He believed that the Church and government were corrupt. This thinking was definitely a product of his environment, as Voltaire saw first-hand during the French Revolution the corruption of government officials and the Church.

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   Was Voltaire a Liberal?

   • He is often regarded as a classical liberal, particularly in his defenses of free speech and denunciations of tyrannical government and in his opposition to extremism of all kinds. Voltaire believed that the best form of government was a monarchy that was advised by philosophers. He believed that the Church and government were corrupt.

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   Why was Voltaire against democracy?

   • Voltaire believed that reason should govern governmental affairs and that only a select few should even get close enough to make a difference in government. Voltaire was also against democracy, since he believed that people were inherently selfish.

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2. www.britannica.com › biography › VoltaireVoltaire | Biography, Works, Philosophy, Ideas, Beliefs ...

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   4 days ago · Voltaire wrote on subjects as distinct as metaphysics and politics, and he circulated nearly as many books of history as he did books of political theory. Common themes pervade his work: liberty, progress, and equality are discussed at length and in depth in many of Voltaire’s books and pamphlets.

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   Aug 31, 2009 · Escaping from the burdens of these public obligations, Voltaire would retreat into the libertine sociability of Paris. It was here in the 1720s, during the culturally vibrant period of the Regency government between the reigns of Louis XIV and XV (1715–1723), that Voltaire established one dimension of his identity.

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   Dec 21, 2012 · Voltaire had strong anti-establishment beliefs. His criticism of the government landed him in prison. Whilst in prison, Voltaire wrote ‘The Henriade’, a criticism of King Henry IV and an attack on extreme religionists.

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   Voltaire, or Francois-Marie Arouet which was his real name, had definite views about government and its role. Voltaire believed government must protect people's basic rights. This...

6. www.worldhistory.org › VoltaireVoltaire - World History Encyclopedia

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   Nov 23, 2023 · Voltaire's main philosophy is that citizens should be tolerant and free to pursue their own thoughts, including religion provided this does no harm to the community. He was against organised religion and authoritarian government.

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   A work by French philosopher Voltaire, published in 1763, in which he calls for tolerance between religions, and targets religious fanaticism, especially that of the Jesuits (under whom Voltaire received his early education), indicting all superstitions surrounding religions.

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   In his widely read history, The Age of Louis XIV, he exalted the achievements of the Bourbon monarchy, which had brought such glory and honor to France. In this passage, Voltaire lauds the reforms Louis XIV made in the royal government, implying that such reforms might again be useful in advancing France’s greatness.