1. Candide
Candide, a young man educated by the optimistic philosopher Pangloss, believes that he is living in "the best of all possible worlds." ... It also influenced the world of modern science and committed philosophers to view the world with your own human understanding or reason. ... The church was not agreeing at all with ideas of the philosophers that were starting the up rise. Voltaire was a main philosopher in this period of the 18th century, which is why it is sometimes referred to as the Age of Voltaire. ...
- Word Count: 1571
- Approx Pages: 6
- Grade Level: High School