Social, Political and Cultural Influences Flashcards
1
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What was the enlightenment?
A
It was a cultural and an intellectual movement in the late 17th and early 18th Century.
2
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Which philosophers are linked to enlightenment?
A
John Locke.
David Hume.
3
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How did Locke and Hume influence Bentham?
A
Empiricists - focused n empirical human experiences and deducing from human behaviour that humans work to achieve happiness.
Locke also influenced Bentham on his view that reason was more important than custom and tradition.
4
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Impact of Utilitarianism on social changes?
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Emphasis on the importance of the majority of people - focus on making life more pleasurable and enjoyable - theory occurred at the same time as industrialisation.
