5. Enlightenment

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What did Voltaire value most during the Enlightenment?

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The freedom to express one’s own opinions.

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Why is René Descartes referred to as the 'father of modern philosophy'?

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He used reason to ask questions and find truths.

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What field was Isaac Newton influential in?

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Science.

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What was a common belief among Enlightenment thinkers?

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They believed that science and reason could improve people’s lives.

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Where did the Enlightenment begin?

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Europe.

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What is the significance of reason in Enlightenment thought?

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Reason was seen as a tool for understanding the world and improving society.

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Name a key characteristic of Enlightenment philosophy.

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Emphasis on individualism and skepticism of traditional authority.

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Who were some prominent figures of the Enlightenment besides Voltaire and Descartes?

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John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Immanuel Kant.

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What impact did the Enlightenment have on government?

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It inspired ideas about democracy, human rights, and the separation of powers.

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What role did science play during the Enlightenment?

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Science was viewed as a means to gain knowledge and improve human life.

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