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Immanuel Kant
German philosopher, 1784 described the Enlightenment
Bernard de Fontenelle (1657-1757)
secretary of French Royal Academy of Science 1691-1741.
The Plurality of Worlds
Explained science in a way that was clear and witty.
Pierre Bayle (1647-1706)
critic of tradition religious attitudes. Did not support forcing religion. Protestant.
Historical and Critical Dictionary
Painted King David as evil, despite normal portrayal. Bible of 18th century.
Travels
James Cook’s account of travel to Tahiti, New Zealand, Australia.
cultural relativism
seeing culture relative to other cultures
philosophe
french name for Englightenment thinker.
Montesquieu (1689-1755)
studied law. french noble. Published Persian Letters in 1721
Persian Letters
1721 Montesquieu. Critcized french Catholics.
Voltaire (1694-1778)
Francois-Marie Arouet. Henriade. Philosophic letters on the english.
Philosophic Letter on the English
1733, deep admiration of english life Voltair
Diderot (1713-1784)
sone of skilled craftsman. 28 volume Encyclopedia.