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THE ENLIGHTENMENT
The Enlightenment (The Age of Reason) was a period in European history, in the 18 century, when European philosophers began to examine the world through reason. -
Montesquieu
Montesquieu was born in France in 1689. He was one of the greatest philosophers of the Enlightenmet. He wrote "The Spirit of Laws", he was know for his theory of separation of powers. His political ideas greatly influenced the French Revolution. -
Voltaire
Voltaire was born in France in 1694. He was one of the greatest philosophers of the Enlightenment. He wrote "Candide", and he was famous for his advocacy of civil liberties, including freedom of religion and separation of churcha and state. His political ideas greatly influenced the French Revolution. -
Rousseau
Rousseau was born in Switzerland in 1712. He was one of the greatest philosophers of the Enlightenment. He wrote "The Social Contract", he defended the idea that sovereighty should be in the hands of people. His political ideas greatly influenced the French Revolution. -
The Encyclopedia
The Encyclopedia was a enlightenment dictionary that was edited by D'Alembert and Diderot. They want to incorporate all of the world's knowledge in the encyclopedia. -
Adam Smith
Adam Smith was born in Scotland in 1723. He was one of the greatest philosophers and economist of the Enlightenment. He wrote "The Wealth of Nations", and he argued against the regulation of trade and defended a free-marked economy. He is considered the father of economic liberalism and capitalism.
