Who was said to be influenced by Aikenhead's case?
Voltaire
Newton
Locke
Hume
Answer
Voltaire, the renowned French Enlightenment philosopher, was profoundly influenced by the case of Thomas Aikenhead, a Scottish student who was executed in 1697 for blasphemy. Aikenhead's tragic fate sparked Voltaire's enduring commitment to freedom of thought and expression, which became a hallmark of his philosophical writings and a cornerstone of Enlightenment ideals.
Unveiling The Blasphemy Chronicles: The Life and Legacy of Thomas Aikenhead
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