About Voltaire
Voltaire, born François-Marie Arouet in 1694, was a prominent French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher, known for his wit, advocacy of civil liberties, and criticism of religious dogma. He is best recognized for his satirical novel "Candide," which explores themes of optimism and the human condition. Throughout his life, Voltaire championed freedom of speech and separation of church and state, leaving a lasting impact on the development of modern secular thought.
