Philosophes
Thomas Hobbes:
1. Was a _________ philosopher
2. Political ideas/theries?
Thomas Hobbes - English philosopher
Believed that people were selfish and ambitious and that absolute monarchy is the only government
Cesare Beccarra:
1. Was a _______ philosopher
2. Political ideas/theries?
Cesare Beccarra - Italian philosopher
focused on reforming the justice system, believing that laws existed to preserve social order rather than avenge crimes
What were the rights that John Locke believed everybody deserved?
everyone should have the right to life, liberty, and property
Who was the ruler of Russia during the Enlightenment?
Catherine the Great
What type of art style came about during the Enlightenment?
The Neoclassical Style
Focused on order and balance
John Locke:
1. Was a _________ philosopher
2. Political ideas/theries?
John Locke - English philosopher
Had a positive view on human nature,
stated that people.e had the right of life, liberty, and property and formed governments to protect these rights
Voltaire:
1. Was a French _______ and historian
2. Political ideas/theries?
Voltaire - French writer
promoted tolerance, freedom of religion and free speech
What was the first published collection of articles and essays from scholars in Europe called?
Encyclopedie
Which U.S. document was heavily based on the ideas of John Locke?
The Declaration of Independence
where did women try to promote the ideas of the Enlightenment?
held in salons where they discussed new ideas and enjoyed performances
Montesquieu:
1. Was a __________ philosopher
2. Political ideas/theries?
Montesquieu - French philosopher
believed that liberty was a natural right
What was an Enlightened Despot?
Monarchs embraced the ideas of the Enlightenment
What kind of central government did the Articles of confederation create?
Week central government
Jean Jacques Rousseau:
1. Was a __________ philosopher
2. Political ideas/theries?
Jean Jacques Rousseau - French philosopher
advocated for democracy and was at odd with thinkers
Who were some famous composters during this time period?
Franz Joseph Haydn
Wolfgang Amadeus
Mozart
Did the Enlightenment increase or decrease the churches influence on people?
decreased
Marry Wollstonecraft
1. Published a vindication of _____________
2. Political ideas/theries?
Marry Wollstonecraft -
Published a vindication of the rights of women (1792)
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What was a regular gathering to share Enlightenment ideas known as?
Salons
What is the social contract?
a theory that people will sacrifice some freedom for state protection