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Voltaire: A Sketch of His Life and Works by Foote, G. W. (George William)

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The Limits of Tolerance

"Does tolerance demand the acceptance of intolerance, or does self-preservation justify limiting freedom of expression?"

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The Role of the Intellectual

"Is the pen mightier than the sword, and if so, should intellectuals wield that power responsibly or fearlessly?"

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Francois Marie Arouet de Voltaire
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Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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Reason vs. Passion

"Can true understanding be achieved through cold, rational analysis alone, or is passion necessary to ignite the pursuit of truth and inspire meaningful action?"

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Optimism vs. Pessimism

"Is it more beneficial to adopt an optimistic outlook, striving for a better future, or a pessimistic one, bracing for inevitable disappointment?"

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