Vocab Quiz Flashcards
The power of the mind to think, understand, and form judgement
Reason
The principle of being independent and self-reliant, a core value promoted by Enlightenment thinker.
Individualism
A theory by Rousseau suggesting that individuals give up some freedoms to form a society governed by mutual consent
Social Contract
Rights that people supposedly have under natural law, such as life, liberty, and property.
Natural Rights
Montesquieu’s idea of advocating for divided government branches to prevent tyranny
Separation of Powers
The concept of freedom from oppressive restrictions
Liberty
The idea that all individuals should have the same rights and opportunities
Equality
The principle of separating the government from religious institutions
Secularism
The theory that knowledge is derived from sense experience, championed by Enlightenment thinkers
Empiricism
A from of government influenced by Enlightenment ideals, where people hold the power
Democracy
A critical attitude toward established doctrines, promoting inquiry and questioning
Skepticism
The intellectual movement focused on reason, science, and reforming society
Enlightenment
The acceptance of different beliefs and practices, often promoted by Enlightenment thinkers
Tolerance
The rights inherent to all people, a concept that grew from Enlightenment ideas and equality and justice
Human Rights
