Ms. Sue I have known that you're mostly aligned with the thinking of François-Marie Arouet. Whose pen name is Voltaire.I know that he was the most famous philosopher, who was against the church and for freedom of thought. He also believed that absolute monarchy was good for society. He alos hated injustice. If you don't mind may I ask why you agree with him?
Ms. Sue what does Voltaire state?
Don't most of those ideals explain why I agree with him?
I do, though, disagree with his advocacy of an absolute monarchy. Absolute monarchs tend to be despotic and work against Voltaire's other ideals.
http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Voltaire/
http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/v/voltaire.html
thanks, some of Voltaires quotes I can understand, some I try to to but it's hard. What did Voltaire actually want to state, or what did he state.
Sara, Voltaire lived a long time and wrote volumes. He stated many things.
This article gives a pretty concise accountant of his philosophy.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voltaire
I am not Ms. Sue, but I can provide some information on why someone might agree with Voltaire's views.
Voltaire was a prominent Enlightenment philosopher who believed in freedom of thought, religious tolerance, and the importance of reason. He strongly criticized the Catholic Church and its influence on society, advocating for separation of church and state to ensure individuals' freedom to practice their own religion. His support for freedom of thought and expression also extended to politics, as he opposed censorship and advocated for a free press.
One possible reason why someone might agree with Voltaire's ideas is that they value intellectual freedom and believe in the importance of individual rights and liberties. They might appreciate his critique of oppressive institutions and his promotion of reason and education as a means to challenge superstition and ignorance.
Regarding Voltaire's viewpoint on absolute monarchy, it is important to note that while he supported the idea of monarchy, he also criticized its potential for abuse of power. He believed that a benevolent and enlightened monarch, who ruled with reason and fairness, could be beneficial for society. However, he strongly condemned tyrannical rulers and advocated for holding them accountable.
Ultimately, agreeing with Voltaire's ideas is a matter of personal philosophical and political beliefs. Some people appreciate his emphasis on individual freedoms, freedom of thought, and his promotion of reason and education in society. It is important to study his writings and ideas to form your own opinion and understanding of his philosophy.