SCIENCE FICTION A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site Voltaire (1694-1778) Great French poet, philosopher, and dramatist who was an outspoken critic of political and religious intolerance. In his satirical novel Micromegas, he shrugged off the religious dogma of his time and speculated freely and humorously on the subject of extraterrestrial life. Related category    • SCIENCE FICTION Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP