Enlightenment Philosophers and Their Ideas

Who believed that people are born selfish and need a strong central authority/absolute monarchy?

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Voltaire

• Montesquieu

Which philosopher advocated the idea of a 'social contract' and natural rights to life, liberty, and property?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Voltaire

• Rousseau

Who believed that freedom of speech was the best weapon against bad government?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Voltaire

• Montesquieu

Which philosopher advocated for the separation of Church and State in government?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Voltaire

• Montesquieu

Promoted separation of powers in government so that no individual or group can gain total control

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Rousseau

• Montesquieu

What is the main idea behind the concept of a 'social contract'?

• Individuals should have complete freedom to do whatever they want.

• People should give up some of their freedoms in exchange for protection and order.

• Government should have absolute power over its citizens.

• There should be no government or laws at all.

Which philosopher believed that freedom of speech was essential in combating bad government?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Voltaire

• Montesquieu

Who argued that people must have a say in government and Democracy

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Rousseau

• Montesquieu

Which philosopher advocated for the separation of powers in government?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Voltaire

• Montesquieu

Philosophers that benefited from Scientific Revolution began to apply same logical approaches to society- religion, economics, education, and government

• The Enlightenment

• Absolutism

• Scientific Revolution

• U.S Constitution