How Voltaire BROKE the Church's grip on The West

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Journey into the heart of the Enlightenment with the extraordinary tale of Voltaire, France's most dangerous philosopher. After a brutal beating and exile to England, this quick-witted provocateur discovered a world of religious tolerance and scientific freedom that would transform him into a revolutionary thinker. Watch how his exile became the catalyst for ideas that would ultimately help spark the French Revolution. From his battles with the French aristocracy to his crusade against religious intolerance, discover how Voltaire's sharp pen and sharper wit helped lay the foundation for modern democracy and human rights.

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Chapters:

00:00 The Price of Words
02:23 Born into Darkness
05:36The Rising Star
08:20 Playing with Fire
11:48 An Enlightened Exile
14:09 A Dangerous Homecoming
17:17 The Philosopher's Sanctuary
20:12 The Gloves Come Off
23:43 The Last Laugh

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