Newton and Descartes
This is Newtons theory of gravity.
There is a force that pulls objects towards earth and objects towards eachother.
How did Thomas Hobbes feel about human nature?
He was pessimistic. He thought people were naturally, evil, selfish, and greedy.
Locke thought this was the most important job of Government.
What is protecting the natural rights of Citizens?
François-Marie Arouet went by this pen name to avoid getting in trouble for criticizing the French Government.
Who is Voltaire?
The Enlightenment thinkers valued these two things which could improve the world.
What are Science and Reason?
This is the one thing Descartes did NOT think people could doubt?
What is his own existence / the fact that he exists?
This is the type of Government Hobbes wanted.
What is a strong absolute monarchy?
According to Locke, where should the government get its power?
Who are the people?
This is what Montesquieu called "The most shocking violation of nature"
Slavery
The Enlightenment Began in this part of the world.
Where is Europe?
This is the unofficial title given to Rene Descartes for his contribution to modern philosophy by using reason and asking questions.
What is the father of Modern Philosophy?
Which did Hobbes care about more?
1. Human rights
2. Law and order?
He cared more about law and Order.
"Tabula rasa" means this.
A blank slate. Locke believes people are born like blank slates and develop through their life experiences.
Montesquieu developed this term to refer to making sure one branch of the government does not get too strong.
What is the separation of powers?
Where did the Enlightenment encourage people to look for answers?
What are Science and Reason?
This is the branch of mathematics that Newton discovered.
What is Calculus?
Hobbes accepted in this idea that monarchs took their power from God and that to go against them was a sin.
What is the Divine right of kings?
This is how Locke thought people should deal with bad governments.
What is overthrowing the government and replacing it a new one?
Baron Montesquieu criticized the French Government in this fictional story.
What are The Persian Letters?
This is a philosophe.
Who were scholars or thinkers who looked for ways to make a better society?
This is Rene Descartes Famous quote... in Latin.
cogito ergo sum
Hobbes argued for an Authoritarian Government. This is the definition of Authoritarian:
Requiring absolute obedience to a ruler or government. Not allowing personal freedom.
This is a social contract?
An agreement for individuals to give up certain rights to receive certain protection.
This is where Voltaire was imprisoned.
What is The Bastille?
He was an American philosophe
Who is Benjamin Franklin?