Intellectual Causes Flashcards
Why was there a need for these French philosophers?
The oppressed people weren’t in a position to effect necessary social and political changes.
During the reign of King Louis it was impossible for such writers to publish their _____ as they would been ______.
Ideas
Imprisoned
Why was Voltaire important?
He protested against the political and social evils of the time, particularly those which existed in the Church.
Why was Montesquieu important?
He wanted an elected parliament which made laws and the king and his ministers should carry them out. This was the basis of democracy.
Why was Jean Jacques Rousseau important?
He strongly criticized social inequality and believed that man in his natural state was free of sin and should be born free. He also came up with most important slogan of the French Revolution, Liberty,Fraternity and Equality.
Why was Diderot important?
He did much to spread the ideas of various French philosophers. He was part of the Encyclopédistes, who sought out to write a book full of the knowledge.
