François-Marie Arouet, one of France’s greatest Enlightenment writers, better known by his pen name Voltaire, wrote the satirical novella Candide that targets the church, nobility, and the French government. It was first published in January or February of 1759 by numerous publishers including Gabriel Cramer, MArc Michel Rey, Jean Nourse, Lambert and others. This book was chosen for me to critique because Voltaire is one of the philosophers that we are currently learning about in class. This story allows me to get a better understanding of philosophers and their ways of thinking during the Age of Enlightenment. It also allows me to gain knowledge of the several disastrous historical events that occurred during the mid 1700s. This book
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He was also influenced by all the terrible events that happened. That is very similar to Thomas Hobbes because he created most of his work from his own life experiences. Some of these experiences that Voltaire encountered include an earthquake in Lisbon in 1755, and the Seven Years’ War. This text was published to criticise optimism, faith and religion. The author strives to persuade the readers that the negative events that occurred in their lives were not “for the best.” Voltaire sought to point out that in Candide, Pangloss’ theory that everything is for the best is false. Voltaire wrote this book as a satirical novel so that he would not get incarcerated. He wrote the text for those who believed in the optimism brought by having too much faith in both religion and the state. Throughout his work Voltaire conveyed multiple messages, including warning against optimism, warning against philosophical thoughts and more. The author’s purpose really influenced my comprehension because now I can understand where he is coming from in his text, and why it is beneficial to all of us. I really like his way of thinking because his views are right and he simply wanted the people to open their minds for the greater …show more content…
Candide was indoctrinated with philosophical optimism by his professor, Pangloss which he believes as the absolute truth. After sharing a kiss with the Baron’s daughter and getting caught Candide is expelled from the castle. With each new place Candide arrives he faces terrible disasters or strike of misfortune, and he still somehow remains hopeful and confident about the future. With all the unfortunate events that he encounters: war, poverty, or death of close ones, Candide sticks with Pangloss’ theory that “all is for the best in this best of all worlds,” (Voltaire 4). Candide is able to reunite with Cunegonde who he thought was dead. Upon arriving to Buenos Aires, the governor proposes to Cunegonde, and just like that Candide is once again separated from his lover. Candide travels to El Dorado, a city full of riches where everyone lives in peace and harmony. Candide leave the country with a surplus of gold and jewels to go and buy back his beloved. After his gold get stolen by a sea captain, Candide finally finds his way back to Cunegonde and purchases her freedom along with the others who suffered various misfortunes but is surprisingly still alive. Since Candide last saw Cunegonde in Buenos Aires, she has become very unattractive. The story ends with Candide purchasing a farm outside of Constantinople and settling in with
He was also influenced by all the terrible events that happened. That is very similar to Thomas Hobbes because he created most of his work from his own life experiences. Some of these experiences that Voltaire encountered include an earthquake in Lisbon in 1755, and the Seven Years’ War. This text was published to criticise optimism, faith and religion. The author strives to persuade the readers that the negative events that occurred in their lives were not “for the best.” Voltaire sought to point out that in Candide, Pangloss’ theory that everything is for the best is false. Voltaire wrote this book as a satirical novel so that he would not get incarcerated. He wrote the text for those who believed in the optimism brought by having too much faith in both religion and the state. Throughout his work Voltaire conveyed multiple messages, including warning against optimism, warning against philosophical thoughts and more. The author’s purpose really influenced my comprehension because now I can understand where he is coming from in his text, and why it is beneficial to all of us. I really like his way of thinking because his views are right and he simply wanted the people to open their minds for the greater …show more content…
Candide was indoctrinated with philosophical optimism by his professor, Pangloss which he believes as the absolute truth. After sharing a kiss with the Baron’s daughter and getting caught Candide is expelled from the castle. With each new place Candide arrives he faces terrible disasters or strike of misfortune, and he still somehow remains hopeful and confident about the future. With all the unfortunate events that he encounters: war, poverty, or death of close ones, Candide sticks with Pangloss’ theory that “all is for the best in this best of all worlds,” (Voltaire 4). Candide is able to reunite with Cunegonde who he thought was dead. Upon arriving to Buenos Aires, the governor proposes to Cunegonde, and just like that Candide is once again separated from his lover. Candide travels to El Dorado, a city full of riches where everyone lives in peace and harmony. Candide leave the country with a surplus of gold and jewels to go and buy back his beloved. After his gold get stolen by a sea captain, Candide finally finds his way back to Cunegonde and purchases her freedom along with the others who suffered various misfortunes but is surprisingly still alive. Since Candide last saw Cunegonde in Buenos Aires, she has become very unattractive. The story ends with Candide purchasing a farm outside of Constantinople and settling in with