Government
What was voltiare known for?
Certifiably of christianity
what are books
targeted towards middle class reading audience and women
What were the 3 roles Adam Smith assigned?
protection, justice, public works.
What is the goal of justice?
to protect citizens from injustice and have fairness
What did Locke believe?
every person was born with a blank mind, and that people are molded by experiences
What are Salons?
fancy rooms in rich homes wherever trees, artists, government officials, and thinkers gathered to discuss ideas
What did the Enlightenment thinkers believe?
Newton’s methods would help overcome society
What is the goal of protection?
to protect their society from invasion
Who was Montesquieu
stated that England’s government had 3 branches. Also believed in checks and balanced that prevented one branch from gaining too much power
What is the encyclopedia?
created my Denis Diderot, helped spread ideas against religious superstition and supporting political and social reforms
What did Adam Smith argue?
individuals should have the freedom to persue their own economic interests without the government interferng
What is the goal of public works?
To maintain the public works that individuals cannot afford