voltairism

Meanings

• noun

  A philosophical movement advocating for individual reason and skepticism, particularly during the Age of Enlightenment.

  - "Voltaire was a leading figure of the Voltairian movement."
  - "The Age of Reason saw the rise of Voltairian philosophy."

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Variants

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Voltaire , Voltairean , Voltairian

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Etymology

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Derived from the name of the French philosopher Voltaire.

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Trivia

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1. Voltaire wrote more than 20,000 letters during his lifetime.

2. He was a prolific author, producing over 2,000 works.

3. Voltaire's most famous work is 'Candide'.

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1. Enlightenment: A philosophical movement emphasizing reason and individualism, which influenced Voltairianism.

2. Deism: A philosophical belief system that emphasizes the existence of a supreme being, which is similar to some aspects of Voltairianism.

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Culture

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Voltairism significantly influenced the European intellectual landscape during the 18th century, challenging religious orthodoxy and advocating for reason and individual freedom.

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   - Imagine a candle representing reason, illuminating the darkness of ignorance.
   - Visualize a person questioning religious dogma and advocating for individual reason.

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   - Connect Voltairianism to the Age of Enlightenment.

3. mnemonics
   

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   - Create an acronym using the letters in 'Voltaire' to help remember the meaning.

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