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This Italian philosophe wrote "On Crimes & Punishment" in 1764.
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Beccaria
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This Philosophe was sent to jail twice and exiled to England for two years.
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Voltaire
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This writer believed that society needed to give up their rights to a strong ruler in order top gain law & order.
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Thomas Hobbes
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This writer belived that an absolute monarchy was th best form of government.
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Thomas Hobbes
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This political concept became the basis for the U.S constitution.
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Separation of Powers
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This philosophe had a positive view of human nature. He believed that people could learn from their experiences and improve theselves.
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John Locke
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In 1651 this author wrote "Leviathon". In this book the author expresses his view that all humans are naturally selfish & wicked.
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Thomas Hobbes
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This philosopher believed that all people were born with three natural rights. Life, Liberty, & Property.
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John Locke
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As the scientific revolution spread throughout Europe, philosophers hoped to apply _____ & _______ to all aspects of society.
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Scientific method & reason
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Among the most persuasive women of the Enlightenment period was ______, who wrote " A Vindication of the Rights of Women."
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Mary Wollstonecraft
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True/False:
The philosophes challenged many assumptions about government and society. But they often took a traditional view toward women.
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True
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True/False:
The Enlightenment movement reached its hieght in the 1800s.
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False
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Enlightenment writers challenged long held beliefs about society, and encouraged people to use reason to decide for theselves whatis write & wrong.
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True
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This women of the Enlightenment period was known for saying" If absolute sovereignty be not necessary in a state, how comes it be so in a family."
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Mary Astell
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This philosopher wrote over 70 books of political essays, philosophy and histroy.
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Voltaire
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