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| 1. What is the Enlightenment? |
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| Enlightenment was a movement in the 18th century that influenced new ideas and the use of reasoning |
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2. Who was involved with the Enlightenment? |
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| Enlightenment thinkers also known as Philosophers were part of the Enlightenment. |
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3. What was the Enlightenment about? |
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| The Enlightenment was about finding reason, asking questions and finding new discoverys. |
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| 4. When did the Enlightenment take place? |
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| The Enlightenment took place in the 18th century. |
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| 5. Where did the Enlightenment take place? |
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| The Enlightenment took place in England, France, Germany, Europe and etc. |
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| 6. Why did the Enlightenment occur? |
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| The enlightenment happend to change the Philosophy in the 18th century. |
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| 7.Who is one of the 3 Greek Philosophers & what is he known for? (concepts & writings) |
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| Socrates; was an Athenian Philosopher who is known for creating the "Socratic Method". |
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| 8. Who is one of the 3 Greek Philosophers & what is he known for? (concepts & writings) |
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| Plato; Who is Socrates famouse student is known for writting and creating an Academy. |
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9. Who is one of the 3 Greek Philosophers & what is he known for? (concepts & writings) |
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| Aristotle his writings were the first to create a comprehensive system of Western philosophy. |
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| 10. Who is one of the 5 main Enlightenment Thinkers & what is he most-known for (writings, views on people, government)? |
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| Jean- Jaques Rousseau; beileved people were naturally good but corrupted by the evils of the world. |
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11. Who is one of the 5 main Enlightenment Thinkers & what is he most-known for (writings, views on people, government)? |
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| Baron de Montesquieu, advocated the separation of executive and legislative and judicial powers (1689-1755) |
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| 12. Who is one of the 5 main Enlightenment Thinkers & what is he most-known for (writings, views on people, government)? |
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| Voltaire, was the embodiment of 18th century Enlightenment, defender of free speech |
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13. Who is one of the 5 main Enlightenment Thinkers & what is he most-known for (writings, views on people, government)? |
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| John Locke,Philosopher who thought people were basically reasonable and moral, and believed in natural rights |
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| 14. Who is one of the 5 main Enlightenment Thinkers & what is he most-known for (writings, views on people, government)? |
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| Adam Smith,Economist who thought free market should be allowed to regulate business. |
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15. What was the Scientific Revolution |
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| Was when reason was discovered using the scientific method, also being able to use logic and mathematics to answer questions. |
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