Philosophes - Samenvattingen, Notities en Examens

The Enlightenment in Europe Questions and Answers Graded A What are the natural rights with which people are born, according to John Locke? According to Locke, all the people are born free and equal, with three natural rights; life, liberty, and property. Who were the philosophes and what did they advocate? 1. Reason - Enlightened thinkers believed truth could be discovered through reason or logical thinking. 2. Nature - The philosophes believed that what was natural was also good and reasonab...

Mary Wollstonecraft British feminist of the eighteenth century who argued for women's equality with men, even in voting, in her 1792 "Vindication of the Rights of Women." Montesquieu Philosophe who wrote "Spirit of Laws" in 1748. He described the British model of divided branches of government with checks and balances as the ideal system, later influencing the framing of the U.S. Constitution. Voltaire Philosophe who wrote the "Candide", satirizing prejudice, oppressive government, ...

Philosophies believe the natural rights for all people which included - correct answer Equality before the law, freedom of the press, freedom of speech, freedom a religious worship and rights to assemble, whole property, and pursue happiness Enlightened rulers - correct answer Rulers who must allow natural rights and nurture the arts, sciences, and education, also must obey in enforce the laws fairly...

What are the natural rights with which people are born, according to John Locke? According to Locke, all the people are born free and equal, with three natural rights; life, liberty, and property. Who were the philosophes and what did they advocate? 1. Reason - Enlightened thinkers believed truth could be discovered through reason or logical thinking. 2. Nature - The philosophes believed that what was natural was also good and reasonable. 3. Happiness - The philosophes rejected the m...

John Locke 17th century English philosopher who opposed the Divine Right of Kings and who asserted that people have a natural right to life, liberty, and property. Social Contract A voluntary agreement among individuals to secure their rights and welfare by creating a government and abiding by its rules. Tabula Rasa blank slate philosophes Writers during the Enlightenment and who popularized the new ideas of the time. Baron Montesquieu Enlightenment thinker who s...

Mary Wollstonecraft British feminist of the eighteenth century who argued for women's equality with men, even in voting, in her 1792 "Vindication of the Rights of Women." Montesquieu Philosophe who wrote "Spirit of Laws" in 1748. He described the British model of divided branches of government with checks and balances as the ideal system, later influencing the framing of the U.S. Constitution. Voltaire Philosophe who wrote the "Candide", satirizing prejudice, oppressive government, ...

Mary Wollstonecraft British feminist of the eighteenth century who argued for women's equality with men, even in voting, in her 1792 "Vindication of the Rights of Women." Montesquieu Philosophe who wrote "Spirit of Laws" in 1748. He described the British model of divided branches of government with checks and balances as the ideal system, later influencing the framing of the U.S. Constitution. Voltaire Philosophe who wrote the "Candide", satirizing prejudice, oppressive government, ...

Mary Wollstonecraft British feminist of the eighteenth century who argued for women's equality with men, even in voting, in her 1792 "Vindication of the Rights of Women." Montesquieu Philosophe who wrote "Spirit of Laws" in 1748. He described the British model of divided branches of government with checks and balances as the ideal system, later influencing the framing of the U.S. Constitution. Voltaire Philosophe who wrote the "Candide", satirizing prejudice, oppressive government, ...

Enlightenment A movement in the 18th century that advocated the use of reason in the reappraisal of accepted ideas and social institutions., "natural laws". celebrate the power of human reason, argued that rational thought could create progress and knowledge. Control over own life and society., 18th century movement which emphasized modern practical achievements of knowledge, religious toleration and liberty., 18th and 19th century. Also age of reason. Characterised by faith in the abilit...

Enlightenment Questions and Answers Already Graded A Enlightenment A movement in the 18th century that advocated the use of reason in the reappraisal of accepted ideas and social institutions., "natural laws". celebrate the power of human reason, argued that rational thought could create progress and knowledge. Control over own life and society., 18th century movement which emphasized modern practical achievements of knowledge, religious toleration and liberty., 18th and 19th century. Also age...