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This 5 page paper examines two of Voltaire's letters on England and takes a look at eighteenth century Europe. The Enlightenment, and Voltaire's possible motives for the writings, are discussed . Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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PG). Voltaire discusses themes in these infamous letters regarding religious toleration, as well as social and commercial mobility (PG). Voltaire wrote during a significant time period in France. It is
important to remember that the French Revolution was a big deal and Voltaire was caught up in the problems of the day. There was much talk about philosophic ideals in
the decades which led up to revolution. For example, when the people wanted to get rid of the rulers, they did not merely want to replace them with another
despot. Voltaire in fact expressed that he and his colleagues wanted to get rid of the old authoritarianism which were based on feudal and religious traditions (Marshall 18). In
examining the causes of the French Revolution, one would think that they would have wanted a constitutional government. However, that was not the case. What the leaders of the
movement had in mind was something called "enlightened despots ;" names such as Empress Catherine of Russia or Joseph II of the Habsburg had come up (Marshall 18). These leaders
would utilize their power to impose rational reforms and the philosophers, of course, considered themselves to be the proper people to advise these enlightened individuals (18). While the times
are important to understand, Voltaires views may be looked at in various contexts. In other words, while one might have a clearer understanding of the mans intent when he wrote
the letters on England, with the knowledge of European history, the letters also stand on their own. The first of two letters to be examined, concerning England, is one where
he writes to M. Thieriot and conveys the view that living in England is desirable. It is critical that these letters first be read in the context of the
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