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Voltaire (pen name of François-Marie Arouet) (1694-1778) was a leading philosopher in the [[Enlightenment]], advocating freedom everywhere and emphasizing his form of reason. He was a [[Deism|deist]] who rejected Christianity and criticized organized religion. Voltaire is sometimes called the "Father of the Enlightenment."
Voltaire (pen name of François-Marie Arouet) (1694-1778) was a leading philosopher in the [[Enlightenment]], advocating freedom everywhere and emphasizing his form of reason. He was a [[Deism|deist]] who rejected Christianity and criticized organized religion. Voltaire is sometimes called the "Father of the Enlightenment."