Voltaire Made Fun of the Ontological Argument in His Novel

question 59

True/False

Voltaire made fun of the ontological argument in his novel Candide.

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Celibacy

The state of abstaining from marriage and sexual relations.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by individuals, groups, and even nations to cope with reality and to maintain self-image.

Repression

A psychological defense mechanism where unwanted thoughts and memories are unconsciously blocked from entering awareness.

Conscious Suppression

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