He is perhaps the most famous man of the Enlightenment. A true genius and a man of letters. The wit, the charm, the sarcasm, and the irreverence of Voltaire is intoxicating. Who is this figure and why is he important for how we think of the world today? Find out as we examine his influence, life, and works.Follow Zach:⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠
0:00 Voltaire's Influence and Legacy Explored7:22 Voltaire's Exile and Critique of French Politics11:10 Voltaire's Love, Wealth, and Philosophical Adventures13:54 Voltaire's Advocacy for Religious Toleration and Critique of Religion17:13 Voltaire's Beliefs on Religion, Science, and Inoculation22:02 Voltaire's Enlightenment Ideals Versus Rousseau's Critique of Society25:35 Voltaire's Candide Critiques Leibniz's Philosophical Optimism30:59 Voltaire's Vices, Works, and Influence35:14 Voltaire's Sarcastic Critique of Abraham's Biblical Journey