The Enlightenment Era Flashcards
When is the enlightenment?
1700s
What does questioning old order mean?
Questioning the old regime=
absolute monarchy
Church- catholic branch
The aristocracy
What are proposing reforms (3)
Individual reforms=
Rights,
freedom
more liberal society
Who are the ones proposing a reform and where would they speak of this
Philosophe from bourgeois and aristocracy in salon gatherings of intellectuals
Publications
England philosopher
John Lock 1632-1704 7
72 years old
John locks assignment in
What and when
Best government:
Purpose of Government:
Two treatises of government 1690
Best government: constitutional monarchy
Purpose of government: protecting peoples NATURAL RIGHST
POV OG JOHN LOCK OF ELECTED PARLIMENT
Property owners
Business man
Goal of government john lock point of view (4)
What is it?
Composed of 3
Protection of natural rights
Life security
Liberty
Property
If government corruption…. (Blank)
REVOLUTION IS JUSTIFIED
Corruption means government does not protect natural rights
French philosopher describe
Jean jaque Rousseau
1712-1778 66 years old
Reader
Writer
Very populer in salons
Social contract date and description
1762
Big anti absolute government
Jean jacque rousseau
Best government
Purpose government
+
(3)
Republic
Government laws should reflect the general will
Let all men to vote
Let all men run for office
Voting in england 1700s
Only 10% of man can vote