Books!
Who wrote Encylopedia?
Diderot
This person was classically educated and studied law
Montesquieu, Voltaire, or Diderot
Where is David Hume from?
Scotland
Where is Rousseau from?
Geneva
Name one composer we (briefly) looked at
Mozart, Handel, Haydn, Bach
Who wrote Wealth of Nations?
Adam Smith
Why did many philosophes advocate for freedom of the press?
Because they were often suppressed, they wanted the freedom to express their (often) contrary views
What is a social science?
Political science, psychology, sociology, etc. - believes that with careful observation and reflection on experience, one could discover a "science of man"
What other Enlightenment thinker did Rousseau meet in Paris?
Diderot
What are the two big composers for Baroque music?
Bach and Handel
Who wrote the Spirit of the Laws?
Montesquieu
What religion was Diderot?
Deist then atheist at end of life
What does "laissez-faire" mean?
To let alone
What is Rousseau's beliefs regarding education, as seen in Emile
What musical movement does Mozart and Haydn belong to?
Classical
Who wrote Emile?
Rousseau
What is the "Spirit of the Laws" about?
Comparative study of governments that tried to ascertain the "natural laws" of politics
Name 2 of the 3 economic principles put forth by Smith
1. Free Trade 2. Labor is the true value of a nation's worth (not gold, silver, or land) 3. Limited government
According to Rousseau in "Origins of the Inequality of Man," what is the cause of inequality in man and why?
Private property because it is the thing that people always fight over
How does the Enlightenment connect with rising literacy rates?
Enlightenment thoughts and ideas are put forward in books and essays, so more people want to read to participate
Who wrote Candide?
Voltaire
What is deism AND why did Voltaire fear atheism?
Deism is a belief that there is a god, but he is distant and impersonal. Voltaire feared atheism as it would create societal chaos, thus people needed to believe in Christian principles
Explain the principle of free trade
Explain the "Social Contract" according to Rousseau
Seeks to harmonize individual liberty and government authority - society agrees to be governed by the general will, which is the highest good, thus the laws must be created by all the people, not just representatives so he advocated true democracy
Explain the difference between Baroque and Rococo art/architecture
Baroque emphasized majesty, regal, power, movement, darker and contrasting colors. Rococo is more flowery pastel colors, and emphasize more curves and grace and light