I loved Candide! You’re right, that satire was far and away a better vehicle than another essay to respond to Rousseau’s jackleg opinion. But it’s difficult, so that makes it a dangerous choice, unless you execute really well like Voltaire. Makes me want to pick it back up.
Hey Eric! Will you continue the Short Great Books next year?
Still thinking it over. Great seeing you guys yesterday!
I loved Candide! You’re right, that satire was far and away a better vehicle than another essay to respond to Rousseau’s jackleg opinion. But it’s difficult, so that makes it a dangerous choice, unless you execute really well like Voltaire. Makes me want to pick it back up.