Themes+in+Candide

Philosophy is useless if it is not based on real-world experience

Actions can contradict what is said or believed

When positions of power and wealth are present within organized religion, chaos and hypocrisy are also present

The ideas of wealth and power can corrupt the seemingly most innocent of men

The irrational belief in constant optimism is foolish and makes you vulnerable

Experience can cause and create a feeling of enlightenment and wisdom

The folly of optimism in society can distract from progression in resolving conflicts

Religious hypocrisy illutstrates the ignorance and stupidty of blindly following a higher power

Our pursuit and use of wealth corrupts society and changes our beliefs