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Immanuel Kant

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German philosopher, 1784 described the Enlightenment

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Bernard de Fontenelle (1657-1757)

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secretary of French Royal Academy of Science 1691-1741.

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The Plurality of Worlds

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Explained science in a way that was clear and witty.

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Pierre Bayle (1647-1706)

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critic of tradition religious attitudes. Did not support forcing religion. Protestant.

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Historical and Critical Dictionary

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Painted King David as evil, despite normal portrayal. Bible of 18th century.

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Travels

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James Cook’s account of travel to Tahiti, New Zealand, Australia.

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cultural relativism

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seeing culture relative to other cultures

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philosophe

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french name for Englightenment thinker.

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Montesquieu (1689-1755)

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studied law. french noble. Published Persian Letters in 1721

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Persian Letters

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1721 Montesquieu. Critcized french Catholics.

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Voltaire (1694-1778)

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Francois-Marie Arouet. Henriade. Philosophic letters on the english.

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Philosophic Letter on the English

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1733, deep admiration of english life Voltair

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Diderot (1713-1784)

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sone of skilled craftsman. 28 volume Encyclopedia.

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