1. Voltaire v. Rousseau
... thought that it was all this that made men "unnatural" and corrupted. That is clearly seen in their writings. Voltaire's Candide is an example of Voltaire's view on education. For example his character, Pangloss (who is not a real character since Candide is fiction and characters are based on ideas) was very educated and professed on philosophy of undiluted optimism stating that this ... any one try to alleviate suffering? This point made supports Rousseau view on education and it is consequences. At the end of Candide the series of misfortunes that befall him serve as a re-education vi...
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