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Voltaire

Voltaire. By: Jenny and Bre. Bio. Born November 21, 1694 Famous for: Writings and philosophies Crusades against religion, government, and social injustice Abbe de Chateauneuf Louis-le-Grand Died on May 30, 1778 . Literature. Oedipe English Shakespeare Brutus Candide.

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Voltaire

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  1. Voltaire By: Jenny and Bre

  2. Bio • Born November 21, 1694 • Famous for: • Writings and philosophies • Crusades against religion, government, and social injustice • Abbe de Chateauneuf • Louis-le-Grand • Died on May 30, 1778

  3. Literature • Oedipe • English • Shakespeare • Brutus • Candide

  4. Lettresphilosophiques

  5. Philosophy • “Personal happiness lies in ‘cultivating one's own garden.’“ • Age of Enlightenment • Literary works • Tolerance, freedom of religious beliefs, and freedom of speech • Clergy government

  6. Beliefs about Gov. • Progress and liberty • Freedom of speech, religion, and thought • Church and state “The art of government consists of taking as much money as possible from one class of citizens to give to another.”

  7. Video http://www.worldreligionnews.com/issues/bus-drivers-struggle-for-the-right-to-religious-freedom

  8. Quotes “ I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it.’’ “It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong.” "A witty saying proves nothing.“

  9. Essential Questions • What are the differences between modern day churches compared to the Roman Catholic church system? • What do you think is the most important freedom Voltaire fights for, speech, religion, or thought? Why?

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