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Voltaire's Critique of Pope's Optimism by Margaret Elizabeth Buchanan is a literary analysis of the philosophical differences between two prominent writers of the 18th century: Voltaire and Pope. The book explores Voltaire's criticism of Pope's optimistic worldview, as presented... Read Full Overview

Voltaire's Critique of Pope's Optimism is a book written by Margaret Elizabeth Buchanan. The book explores the philosophical debate between two prominent thinkers of the 18th century, Voltaire and Pope, on the nature of optimism and the role of God in human affairs. Buchanan... Read Full Overview

Voltaire's Critique of Pope's Optimism by Margaret Elizabeth Buchanan is a literary analysis of Voltaire's famous work, Candide, which critiques the philosophy of optimism espoused by the philosopher and poet Alexander Pope. The book explores the historical and philosophical... Read Full Overview