Question

What is the main inference that can be drawn from Voltaire’s book Treatise on Toleration?

A. Religion can be harmful to humankind, and freedom of speech could help curb religious extremists.

B. Everyone must have the right to practice any religion and enjoy absolute freedom of speech.

C. People could only attain religious freedom if they limited the freedom to voice their opinions.

D. Only freedom of speech could help people participate in the formation of their government.

Answer 1

Answer is B

Step-by-step explanation:

NOT A: At least not for Plato. Correct answer is B

Answer 2

The correct answer is A. Religion can be harmful to humankind, and freedom of speech could help curb religious extremists.

According to Voltaire, radical and extremist views are dangerous especially when they emanate from religion given that they can drive people to commit atrocities hence the need for freedom of speech