Question

How did Rousseau differ from Voltaire?

Rousseau was a French philosopher in the 1700s, while Voltaire was a French monarch in the 1600s.
Rousseau was a French monarch in the 1600s, while Voltaire was a French philosopher in the 1700s.
Rousseau argued against inequality among the classes, while Voltaire argued for freedom of speech and religion.
Rousseau argued for freedom of speech and religion, while Voltaire argued against inequality among the classes.

Answer 1

Correct answer: "Rousseau argued against inequality among the classes, while Voltaire argued for freedom of speech and religion."

Brief explanation: Both were 18th‑century Enlightenment philosophers. Rousseau focused on social inequality, natural human goodness, and the social contract (see Discourse on Inequality, The Social Contract). Voltaire emphasized reason, civil liberties, religious toleration, and freedom of expression, and he attacked superstition and authoritarianism.