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| + | ===== Interest In Economics ===== | ||
| + | He was also interested in economics and wrote about topics such as trade, finance, and taxation.[([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Sharp And Clever ===== | ||
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| + | Voltaire had a sharp wit and was known for his clever aphorisms and bon mots.[([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Critic Of Superstition ===== | ||
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| + | He was a lifelong critic of superstition and irrationality, | ||
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| + | ===== Prolific Playwright ===== | ||
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| + | Voltaire was a prolific playwright, with works such as " | ||
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| + | ===== Proponent Of Despotism ===== | ||
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| + | He was a proponent of enlightened despotism, believing that enlightened monarchs could promote progress and reform from above.[([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Complex With Women ===== | ||
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| + | Voltaire had a complex relationship with women, often forming intense friendships with female intellectuals but also expressing misogynistic attitudes in some of his writings.[([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Advocate For Animal Rights ===== | ||
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| + | He was an early advocate for animal rights and spoke out against cruelty to animals.[([[https:// | ||
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