Age of Enlightenment Thinkers Flashcards
Which Philosopher thought that a strong central hand or power was needed to guide the people?
Thomas Hobbes
What did Hobbes write?
The Leviathan
What did Hobbes believe about people?
They were naturally greedy and selfish.
What does the social contract theory entail?
The people must give up some of their freedom in exchange for order and protection which is provided by the ruler.
What did John Locke write?
Second Treatise on Government
What did John Locke believe in?
The government should be built on what the people want and that it must have the consent of the governed.
Which American document did John Locke have a big influence on?
Declaration of Independence.
What did Rousseau believe in?
He believed that all men were created equal and should be treated as such. He favored a direct democracy and anarchy.
What did Voltaire believe in?
He supported the right to freedom of speech and religious freedom. He also claimed that there should be a distinct separation of religion and government.
What is Voltaire a major influence on?
The Bill of Rights (1st Amendment)
