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Who wrote the book Candide?

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Updated: 8/18/2019

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Where is comedy in Candide?

Candide is a satire. Much like a comedy, but makes fun of another work. Candide was written by frenchman, Voltaire who wrote Candide clearly mocking German philosopher, Gottfried Wilhem von Leibniz. Much of Pangloss' ideals are based on von Leibniz's.


What is the religion of Candide?

I would say he doesn't have one because when he is asked if he believes the pope is the antichrist, he says that he doesn't know who the pope is, and there is nothing the book that says anything about Candide's religion. The book Candide is pretty much makes fun of all religions.


Why did Voltaire write candide?

Voltaire wrote Candide to destroy the philosophy of optimism. Philosophical Optimism was philosophy promoted by Leibniz that states In order to believe in a benevolent diety one must believe there is no misery in the world or this is the best possible world. I believe he may have written Candide to shed light on the hypocrisy of his time.


What were voltaire's main achievements?

Voltaire wrote Candide and Dictionnaire Philosophique.He also worked for freedom of speech and tolerance.


What is the birth name of Candide Franklyn?

Candide Franklyn's birth name is Candide Regan Franklyn.


What year was Candide published?

1759


When was Candide created?

Candide was created in 1759-01.


How do you pronounce candide?

Candide is pronounced "kahn-deed."