Nicholas Cronk introduces Voltaire, places him within the context of other Enlightenment thinkers and celebrates his novel Candide, a timeless satire on the human condition. Show more
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Nicholas Cronk explores how Voltaire's encounter with English culture both influenced the writer personally and had far-reaching consequences for Enlightenment thinking generally. Show more
French journalist Agnes Poirier asks what Voltaire, the father of 'laicite' - France's version of secularism - would say about the debate going on in France about banning the burka. Show more
Simon Blackburn examines Voltaire's views on religion and belief, including his views on the corrupt Church and the complex question of his lingering faith. Show more
Professor Nicholas Cronk discusses Voltaire's legacy, exploring his celebrity status and the lasting influence of his ideas about politics, religion and tolerance. Show more