The French Enlightenment in a Flash
Few other philosophical movements have had as much influence on the United States as the French Enlightenment.
Château de Voltaire
In the early eighteenth century, Jean René de Longueil, often received at the Chateau de Maisons, scientists, philosophers or men of letters with which he loved to exchange ideas. Among them, Voltaire was often received for stay.
Religious Tolerance
Anssay on Voltaire’s opinions on religion and speech back in his lifetime, and actions toward the infinitely more tolerant world we live in today.
A Boy and His Tutor
Short essay on Voltaire’s book, Candide.
The Self-Destructive Dual Nature of Mankind as Interpreted by Sophocles, Voltaire, and Shelley
This paper outlines, with the help of a few philosophical writings, one of many reasons people have trouble finding happiness. Although, most other difficulties with the human condition are caused by inherent dualities that we can’t seem to avoid….
Voltaire Challenge
How Voltaire affected change.
The New Atheism: Preparing Its Own Hilarious Defeat
It discusses what has been called the New Atheism. Its inevitable failure is demonstrated.
Historical Figures Empowering the People
How Queen Elizabeth and Voltaire empowered the people of their time.
