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Enlightenment Period
Hobbes publishes Leviathan. The Enlightenment period begins. -
John Locke
'Two Treatises of Government ' is published. -
John Locke
'A Letter Concerning Toleration' is published -
John Locke
'Some Thoughts Concerning Education' was published. -
Enlightnment Period
Mary Astell wrote Serious Proposal to the Ladies. This stated that women needed to become better educated. -
Francis Hutcheson
'Compendium of Metaphysics' was published. -
Francis Hutchenson
'Conciderations On Patronage' published. -
David Hume
A Treatise of Human Nature was published. Considered a standard of western philosiphy. -
David Hume
Published “An Enquiry concerning Principles of Morals”. -
David Hume
Published “An Enquiry concerning Principles of Morals”. -
Francis Hutchenson
'A System Of Moral Philosiphy' published. -
David Hume
Published four issertations The Natural History of Religion, Of the Passions, Of Tragedy, Of the Standard of Taste. -
Choosen Work
"Of the Standard of Taste" by David Hume was published. -
Enlightenment Period
Rousseau published "The Social Contract" and "Emile". Attempt to unite the liberty of the individual with the authority of the government. Emile was important for education. -
David Hume
Was appointed private secretary to Lord Hertford. -
Thomas Paine
Published 'Common Sense'. Called America to arms. -
Thaomas Paine
'The Rights of Man' is published. -
Thomas Paine
'Age of reason' published. Attacks religon.