The British Enlightenment Flashcards

1
Q

What did Thomas Hobbes believe about people?

A

Naturally bad

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2
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What did Hobbes think was required?

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A strong ruler

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3
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What form of government did Hobbes think was ideal?

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Absolute Monarchy

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4
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What did John Locke believe about people?

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Naturally good

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5
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What did Locke believe humans had?

A

Certain natural rights

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6
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What did Locke believe government should be?

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A social contract

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7
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What did Locke believe was the ideal government?

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Constitutional Monarchy

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8
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What did Adam Smith write?

A

The wealth of nations

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9
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What did Adam Smith found?

A

Modern economics

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10
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What did Adam smith advocate for?

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Free-market system

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11
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What is the free market system based on?

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Competition and self-interest

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12
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What did Adam Smith push for?

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Principles of supply and demand

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13
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What was Adam Smith’s basis?

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Capitalism

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