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Candide: Optimism Demolished (Twayne'S Masterwork Studies),Used
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Candide Came Into Being Largely Because Of Voltaire'S Great Dissatisfaction With The Explanation For The Problem Of Evil And Human Suffering Provided By The Philosophers Of His Day. Published In 1759 When Voltaire Was 65, Candide Was A Direct Attack On The School Of Optimism Championed By German Philosopher Gottfried Leibniz And English Poet Alexander Pope And Popularized In The Adventure And Romance Novels Of The Period.Optimism, Voltaire'S Young Hero, Candide, Asserts, Is 'The Mania For Asserting That All Is Well When One Is Not.' The Danger Of Optimism, Voltaire Believed, Lies In Its Essentially Passive Response To Life. If God Has Given Human Beings 'The Best Of All Possible Worlds,' As Leibniz Claimed, And If Everything That Happens Is Somehow For The Best, Then To What Point Is Human Choice And Action?In This Wellbalanced Study, Mason Relates The Events In Voltaire'S Personal Life And In The World Around Him That Contributed To His Revolt: The Death Of His Closest Companion; His Exile From Paris; The Catastrophic Lisbon Earthquake Of 1755; The Eruption And Often Ruthless Conduct Of The Seven Years' War. The Reallife Hardships Of Psychological Pain, Natural Disaster, And War, Voltaire Found, Could Not Be Rationalized Away By Philosophy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Candide: Optimism Demolished'? A: The main theme of 'Candide: Optimism Demolished' revolves around Voltaire's critique of optimism, particularly the philosophy that claims everything happens for the best. Through Candide's experiences, Voltaire explores the dangers of passivity and the importance of human choice and action in the face of suffering.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Candide: Optimism Demolished' is Haydn Mason, who provides a well-balanced study of Voltaire's life and the philosophical context of the time.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: This book was published on January 1, 1992.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, which provides durability and a quality feel.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Candide: Optimism Demolished'? A: The book contains 124 pages.
- Q: What condition is this book in? A: The book is listed as being in 'Good' condition, indicating that it has been used but is still in acceptable shape for reading.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, 'Candide: Optimism Demolished' is part of Twayne's Masterwork Studies series.
- Q: What topics does the book cover regarding Voltaire's life? A: The book covers various events in Voltaire's life that influenced his writing, including personal tragedies, his exile from Paris, and significant historical events like the Lisbon earthquake and the Seven Years' War.
- Q: What is the significance of the title 'Optimism Demolished'? A: The title 'Optimism Demolished' signifies Voltaire's critical stance against the optimistic philosophy of his time, suggesting that such beliefs are naive in light of real-world suffering and challenges.
- Q: Can I expect any illustrations or images in this book? A: The book does not mention any illustrations or images, focusing primarily on textual analysis and commentary.