Voltaire and The Enlightenment

Thanks to enlightenment, the 18 th century was a key change point in the history of Europe. Voltaire was a revolutionary actor who promoted religious freedom, scientific thinking, skepticism and experience philosophy using his ideas to attack the established Catholic church. Voltaire was born in 1694 and belonged to the Louis XIV group. At that time, nobility ruled France extremely, most civilians suffered from poverty.

In his classic reflection on the French Revolution, Edmund Burke believed religion as the basis of civil society order. The famous enlightenment philosopher Voltaire believes that society can not fulfill its role without theology; in order to preserve the moral social order, people are asking "the thought of their brains and the Creator Remember deeply "Alexis de Tocqueville also believes that religious beliefs are" essential "for a functioning society. It is considered "natural enemy". "Social harmony

"Candide or Optimism" translated into romantic Voltaire by enlightenment poetry "Candide" was written in Age of Enlightenment. Voltaire's story was published in "Norton Western Literature Collection". The role of Voltaire Panglos is a philosopher who teaches the Almighty God who created the world. Pangloss said that the world must be of God, because he is the only Holy Creator. Pangolss is also a mentor of Candide, the protagonist of the novel. Frankness is very good ... Voltar's novel, frankness includes many things. This includes ridiculeing the beliefs of philosophers who conflict during enlightenment. But perhaps the most powerful satiric work in his novel is religion. Voltaire believed in God, but strong opposition to religion. He believes that should not be taught how to believe God through religious officials, but everyone should serve God in their own way.

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. - The rustic hero of Candide and the Forrest Gump Society may be damaged in various ways. In our lives, we are affected by corruption within religion, moral corruption, and government corruption, but not limited to them. Frank writer Voltaire and "Forest Gump" director Robert Zemeckis use a grotesque rustic hero to explain their view of the world in which they live.