This paper compares the views of Molière, Racine, Pope, and Swift, on the topic of human reason. While Molière and Racine see reason as a force that might cure humanity of its violent and confusing passions, Pope and Swift see it as just one more aspect of human nature that has been misused in society. And while Swift and Pope make interesting arguments in both verse and prose, Molière and Racine seem to have a more cohesive view of reason and its importance. 6 pgs. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
