Voltaire
Who is Voltaire?
A monumental 18th-century French Enlightenment writer, philosopher, and satirist.
who was John Locke?
How to pronounce Montesquieu?
Maan- tuh-skyoo
who is Thomas Hobbes?
Foundational English philosopher and political theorist
What was the cause of Machiavelli's death?
Natural causes.
What did Voltaire do for him to be known?
He advocated for civil liberties, religious tolerance, free speech, and separation of church and state.
what was John Lock's goal?
the purpose was to establish a philosophical foundation for a just limited government based on natural rights consent of the governed religious tolerance and empiricism
Who is Montesquieu?
A French Enlightenment philosopher and judge.
what challenges did Thomas Hobbes face?
Intense intellectual debates with contemporaries like Bishop Bramhall ( Free will) and John Wallis ( mathematics )
How to pronounce Machiavelli.
Maa-kee-uh-veh-lee.
When was Voltaire born?
November 21, 1694.
what sacrifices did John Locke make?
political risks and intellectual challenges notably living in exile in Holland due to his association with rebels against King Charles ll and later James ll
When was Montesquieu born?
January 18, 1689.
Did Thomas Hobbes have a wife?
Nope
What was Machiavelli known for?
The father of modern political philosophy and author of notorious 16th century treatise "The Prince".
How did Voltaire die?
What was John Locke date of birth?
August 29 , 1632
What was Montesquieu's cause of death?
Atherosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease (Heart attack in sleep)
What is Thomas Hobbes Cause of death?
he had a stroke which occurred on December 4 1679
what challenges did Machiavelli face?
Political exile, imprisonment, and torture after the Medici family's return to power in Florence.
What made Voltaire successful in life?
His mindset, his consistent action, and his hardworking, perseverance, and passionate character.
John Locke's cause of death?
Complications from severe asthma and respiratory ailment.
Who is Montesquieu's parents?
Jacques de Secondat & Marie Francoise de Pesnel.
What theory did Thomas Hobbes devleop?
Social Contract Theory
Did Machiavelli break any laws?
He was imprisoned for the conspiracy against the Medici family.