Voltaire clearly has some very strong opinions on government religion, and society as a whole. Seeing that his arguments tend to lean more to the liberal approach of today's Democrats, he would most likely be closely affiliated with the party. Although it is impossible to know exactly, I believe that if given the choice between the two main Presidential candidates o this years election, Voltaire would most likely vote for Obama.
Camus on the other hand, would seem to have a completely different approach in voting- and support of government as a whole. He seems to fall under more of the Independent category of today's political parties; causing me to believe that he would be rather indifferent. Understanding the basic ideology of Absurdism allows me to assume that Camus would probably not even vote. His pessimistic comment "it doesn't really matter" could hold some validity here- Using an approach of "my vote does not directly effect the outcome of the election... so why does it matter" And not only for the Presidential election, but for government affairs in general, I feel that Camus would be very successful in removing himself from partaking in any way shape or form. Simply put, Camus wouldn't even bother voting.
Well put, I originally thought that Voltaire would vote for obama, i then came to the idea that they would not vote at all! I thought they would appose the system all together
ReplyDeleteWow. I totally agree with this. I thought the same thing. I originally thought that they both would not vote, but then I realized that Voltaire may vote democratic.
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