The Enlightenment Flashcards
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What did John Locke say?
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He believed we are good, we learn and that society can improve.
Said that the government has to protect our rights: life, religious liberty and property. If the government does not do this, people can rebel against it.
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What did Thomas Hobbes say?
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He was pessimistic. Said people are selfish, need a strong government and that peace is more important that people’s rights. Pro-absolutism.
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What things did Voltaire do?
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He believed in freedom of speech and religion and in education.
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What did Montesquieu do?
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The separation of powers:
- Judicial: judges, apply the law.
- Executive: check the laws.
- Legislative:write the laws.
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What did Rousseau do?
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Social contract: write limits for the government.
