Seven Enlightenment Philosophers

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John Locke

Natural rights to life, liberty, and property, and government by consent

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Thomas Hobbes

Believed strong government was necessary to maintain peace and order

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Montesquieu

Supported separation of powers in government

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Voltaire

Defended freedom of speech and religious tolerance

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Jean Jacques Rousseau

Supported the social contract and majority opinion

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Mary Wollstonecraft

Advocated women's rights and equal educational opportunities

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Cesare Beccaria

Supported fair laws, proportionate punishments, and reforms to criminal justice