Ms. Sue, thanks to you, I have got to know a lot about Voltaire. Seriously If I have to pick a philosopher that I would agree with, then it would be Voltaire as well. In my book there was very little info about him, so that's why I didn't really get to know him as much as I knew about others. Rosseau had too many rules for people to live by, that's why I don't like him. Montesquieu on the other case was alright because his ideas never rose as high as the ideas of the others did. Ms. Sue I asked you this question because I really wanted to know who was your favorite philospher. Even though this was my question I asked you first because I wanted to see from your point of view that who was your favorite and why.
How is this: I agree with voltaire because mainly all his ideas revolved around individual liberties. He was the one to believe that people should have freedom of expression, religion, movement, the press, etc. Also he was the one to speak out against the financial inequality and the governemnt abuse in France. His ideas inspired revolutionaries to seek greater liberal rights and liberty. I don't know what the term used to describe this thinking is called.
Voltaire was a democratic philosopher.
This looks great, Sara.
Incidentally, Voltaire did not believe in absolute monarchy, but he admired England's constitutional monarchy.
Oh, I never knew that about him, thanks for telling me Ms. Sue. Voltaire was a very good person. I have added more to my paragraph below.
How is this: I agree with voltaire because mainly all his ideas revolved around individual liberties. He was the one to believe that people should have freedom of expression, religion, movement, the press, etc. Also he was the one to speak out against the financial inequality and the governemnt abuse in France. His ideas inspired revolutionaries to seek greater liberal rights and liberty. The term used to describe this thinking is democratic. It revolutionized France because it stood out so high, that people could not disagree, but agree with it. People desired things as well, and only a democratic belief in that could give them their rights. Now I have to summarize what Voltaire states, and I am having trouble on that.
It's great to hear that you've learned a lot about Voltaire and found his ideas on individual liberties appealing! Voltaire was indeed a prominent figure of the Enlightenment period, advocating for freedom of speech, religion, and other fundamental rights. His outspoken criticism of the government and his fight against financial inequality have made him an influential philosopher.
The term used to describe this line of thinking is "liberalism." Liberalism emphasizes the importance of protecting individual freedoms and limiting the power of the government. It believes that individuals should be free to express their opinions, practice their chosen religion, and live their lives without unnecessary interference from the state. Voltaire's ideas align closely with these liberal principles.
In addition to his advocacy for individual liberties, Voltaire also stressed the importance of reason, tolerance, and equality. He believed in the power of rational thinking and saw religious intolerance as a source of conflict and oppression. These ideas were instrumental in shaping the Enlightenment movement and continue to have a significant impact on societies around the world.
As for my favorite philosopher, it's challenging to pick just one. Many philosophers have made valuable contributions to various fields of study, and their ideas are often interconnected. However, if I were to choose, I might say Immanuel Kant is a standout philosopher for me. Kant's philosophy revolves around the concept of moral autonomy and the importance of reason in ethics. His categorical imperative, which emphasizes the principle of treating others as ends in themselves rather than means, resonates with me personally. But again, this is just one perspective, and there are many other influential philosophers worth exploring!