Audiobook by Hourly History, narrated by Matthew J. Chandler-Smith.
Candide introduction
In this Little Blue Book Number 512, Will Durant describes François-Marie Arouet, the writer, historian, and philosopher known as Voltaire (1694-1778).
François-Marie Arouet, better known by his pen name Voltaire, emerged as a pivotal force in 18th-century France, leaving an indelible mark as a writer.
Candide introduction...
Voltaire
French writer, historian, and philosopher (1694–1778)
For other uses, see Voltaire (disambiguation).
Voltaire
Portrait c. 1720s, the Musée Carnavalet
Born
François-Marie Arouet (1694-11-21)21 November 1694 Paris, France
Died
30 May 1778(1778-05-30) (aged 83) Paris, France
Resting place
Panthéon, Paris
Occupation
Writer, philosopher, historian
Education
Collège Louis-le-Grand
Genres
Subjects
Religious intolerance, freedom
Literary movement
Classicism
Years active
From 1715
Notable works
Candide The Maid of Orleans The Age of Louis XIV
Partner
Émilie du Châtelet (1733–1749) Marie Louise Mignot (1744–1778)
Philosophy career
Era
Age of Enlightenment
Region
Western philosophy French philosophy
School
Main interests
Political philosophy, literature, historiography, biblical criticism
Notable ideas
Philosophy of history,[1]freedom of religion, freedom of speech,