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


How is candide an attack on the philosophical optimism of liebnitz?

Voltaire, in Candide makes a blatant attack on Leibniz's philosophy through the character of Pangloss. Throughout the book, Pangloss preaches a blind optimism despite all the disease, rape, and corruption around him. He refuses to open his eyes to reality, to see that optimism is not always appropriate.


Why did Voltaire write candide?

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Who was Candide and what do you know of his background and character?

Candide is a fictional character created by French philosopher Voltaire in his novella of the same name. Candide is depicted as a naïve and optimistic young man who undergoes a series of hardships and disillusionments that challenge his positive outlook on life. The character of Candide serves as a vehicle for Voltaire to satirize various aspects of society, religion, and philosophy.


The most famous work written by Voltaire a short novel published in 1758?

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