The Pitfalls of Philosophical Absolutes in Voltaire's Candide

As a novel that delicately interprets the misunderstanding of doctrinal optimism, Candid succeeded in making the audience feel sick and interesting and surprising. Infinitely of irony and sarcasm, Candid brings us to the world we met many roles that endure an entirely unhappy misfortune. As a result, I saw some doctrinal beliefs such as Pangloss and Martin. Candide's mentor and philosopher Pangloss is an optimist. Pangloss insisted that everyone was the best among this "best world" (1.4), and then felt his confidence was quite stupid.

Voltaire's frankness The frankness reflects the philosophical value of enlightenment. Voltaire's novelistic work satirized the ideology of the former regime, criticizing the political, social and religious ideals of the time. A common feature of enlightenment is anti-feudalism. Philosophers oppose the separation of the old regime and promote equality among people. Voltaire repeatedly imitated the aristocratic exaggeration of his novel.

The use of satire at Voltaire's Candide Voltaire successfully used satire as a means of conveying his view of life. Among his novel "Kandide" Voltaire satires the philosophy of philosopher Libniz and claims that this is the best among all possible worlds. Novel, eternal optimism, childish role, Candid travels all over the world, but at least there are various experiences to prove that evil exists to the reader. Voltaire's Candide Voltaire masterpiece has been read by many people since most secrets were announced in Geneva and Paris (1759). When it was first published, there were about 20 copies, and most of them were pirated. When Voltaire died (1778), there were already more than 50 people, and it became the best selling in the 18th century. Indeed, since Candide finished writing, the situation in the area has changed. Admiral British will not be shot