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    The Enlightenment in Europe was a period characterized by the use of logic and reasoning to understand human nature and society. Philosophers like Thomas Hobbes and John Locke believed that without government, humans would be in a state of constant conflict, and they developed the idea of a social contract between governments and citizens. Key Enlightenment thinkers from France like Voltaire and Montesquieu advocated for principles like freedom of speech, separation of powers in government, and individual rights and liberties that would help guarantee progress and security.

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    Alyssa Larsen

    11/13/14
    W.C
    Ch. 22.2 outline notes

    The Enlightenment in Europe


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    -Enlightenment=Logic, reasoning
    Thomas Hobbes- believed people are naturally selfish and without government, there would be
    War of every man against every man.
    -Social contract- agreement between a government in exchange
    John Locke- Philosopher believed the same as Hobbes, but in a more positive way
    -Natural Right- people are born free and equal with the three natural rights,
    Life, Liberty, Property
    - Purpose of government is to protest rights
    Philosophe: French philosophers
    -Reason, natures, happiness, progress, liberty
    Voltaire- Considered the most brilliant and influences
    -Freedom of speech
    Montesquieu- Influential writer devoted to political liberty
    -Separation of powers, or each branch of government
    judicial, executive, legislative
    Rosseau- Committed to individual freedom
    Wollstonecraft- female rights activist
    -Impacts of Enlightenment
    Belief in progress
    A more secure outlook
    Importance of the individual

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