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Which Enlightenment philosopher would be most likely to make this statement: “I do not agree with what you say, but I will defend to death your right to say it”? Adam Smith John Locke William Blackstone Voltaire

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Voltaire is your answer

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The correct option is: " Voltaire"

Voltaire, was a writer, historian, philosopher and French lawyer, who belonged to Freemasonry and figures as one of the main representatives of the Enlightenment, a period that emphasized the power of human reason, science and respect for humanity .

Voltaire defended tolerance above all else. This famous phrase, which is wrongly attributed to him, aims to summarize his position on this matter.

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