Enlightenment philosopher and writer

Voltaire

A French Enlightenment writer and philosopher, he attacked religious fanaticism and the Church ("crush the infamous thing"), championed free speech and tolerance in the Calas affair, but favored enlightened monarchy over popular democracy. Deist, author of Candide.

1694–1778

Portrait: Voltaire — Wikimedia Commons / Wikipédia

Profile across the 12 axes

How Voltaire positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Strong - Unitary

Federal 23%

Unitary 78%

Representation

Strong - Autocracy

Democracy 25%

Autocracy 75%

Power

Strong - Liberty

Security 28%

Liberty 73%

Immigration

Leaning - Assimilation

Assimilation 69%

Multiculturalism 31%

Diplomacy

Strong - Pacifist

Militarist 26%

Pacifist 74%

Intervention

Strong - Non-interventionist

Non-interventionist 73%

Nationalist 28%

Economy

Leaning - Private

Public 30%

Private 70%

Control

Leaning - Free market

Planning 30%

Free market 70%

Trade

Strong - Globalism

Protectionism 25%

Globalism 75%

Religion

Strong - Irreligious

Irreligious 80%

Religious 20%

Morality

Leaning - Progressive

Progressive 63%

Traditionalist 38%

Technology

Leaning - Technology

Technology 68%

Biology 33%

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