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| The importance of Francis Bacon… |
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| An enlightened philosopher that developed the well known methods of investigation. He stressed on the concept that all new ideas must be proven with evidence and other =s will be dismissed. |
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| What were the new concepts that spread … |
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All humans deserve to live freely and own land and property without interference.
There should exist a social contract between the person ruling/ ruling body and the people
Everyone has the right to speak freely
All power should not belong in the hands of one but rather divided amongst three branches |
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| An enlightened philosopher that believed that humans are naturally cruel, evil, and selfish and also have rather animalistic characteristics. The ruler should rise to power by their own strength and should rule, when given the choice to the people, chaos will occur. |
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| An enlightened philosopher that believed humans are naturally good and have the rights and their elected /chosen leader should do everything to ensure and protect they get their rights. |
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| Define the European Enlightenment … |
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| A time in European history where a cultural movement took place with the emergence and spread of new concepts such as rationalism, cosmology and secularism. |
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| What sparked the Enlightenment … |
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30 years war
Exploration of the world
New thoughts and philosophies of philosophers
Scientific studies |
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| Inventions during the Enlightenment … |
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Telescope
Microscope
Piano
Calculus
Submarine
Telegraph |
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Voltaire: I wrote books criticizing the church and I want freedom of speech.
Montesquieu : Government are too powerful. Divide the power amongst three branches .
Rousseau: Democracy is the best form of government. People must choose how they should be governed. |
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| The church played little role during the Enlightenment and its power decreased over time. Many philosopher tried to disprove Gods existence many believed. The church;s influence remained strong with the lower classes. |
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| A French mathematician and philosopher that came up with the deductive method. "I think, therefore I am". |
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