Studied by 12 peopleThe Enlightenment
An intellectual movement that stressed reason and thought and the power of individuals to solve problems
Leviathan 1651
Book by Thomas Hobbes
Thomas Hobbes's belief
All humans are wicked and evil
Social Contract
Thomas Hobbes's idea that we exchange power to a ruler in order preserve order.
John Locke's belief
people were naturally good and could control themselves.
Natural Rights
Life, Liberty, and property
To protect people's rights
purpose of government according to Locke
Voltaire
Philosopher who came up with freedom of speech
Montesquieu
Philosopher who came up with separation of powers
Rousseau
Has similar beliefs to Hobbes, wanted Direct Democracy
Women in the Enlightenment
Great points were brought up for gender equality.
Mary Wollstonecraft
Fought for Women's rights
Direct Democracy
Everybody votes on everything
Representative Democarcy
People vote on representatives to vote on their behalf.
Separation of Powers
Splitting the government into different bodies/ branches.
Freedom Of Speech
Being able to say whatever you like with no consequence.
Checks and Balances
A way to make sure no branch of the government becomes more powerful that the others.
Government
The system which oversees and governs a nation or area.
Individualism
People determining right and wring for themselves.
Age of Reason
Other term for the Enlightenment.
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