The Legacy of Voltaire and the Demon in Democracy

A picture shows a bust of French philosepher and writer Voltaire at the newly restored Chateau de Voltaire in Ferney-Voltaire, eastern France, on May 30, 2018. Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images

Commentary

With regard to the present liberal contempt for populist fronts such as “Make America Great Again” or the “Canadian Freedom Convoy,” one can’t help but reflect on the revolutionary culture of 18th-century France.