Enlightenment Philosophers

Who wrote "Leviathan"?

• John Locke

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Thomas Hobbes

• Voltaire

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Which Enlightenment philosopher is known for the concept of the "social contract"?

• Adam Smith

• Mary Wollstonecraft

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Voltaire

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What is the main idea of John Locke's theory of government?

• Absolute monarchy

• natural rights

• Economic freedom

• Separation of powers

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Which philosopher argued for the separation of church and state?

• Voltaire

• Thomas Hobbes

• Adam Smith

• Mary Wollstonecraft

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Mary Wollstonecraft is best known for her work in which area?

• Economics

• Political theory

• Women's rights

• Religious reform

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Which philosopher's ideas influenced the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Voltaire

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Adam Smith is often referred to as the father of which field?

• Sociology

• Political Science

• Economics

• Psychology

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Explain how Rousseau's concept of the "general will" differs from Hobbes' view of the social contract.

• Rousseau believed in a collective agreement for the common good, while Hobbes believed in a strong central authority to avoid chaos.

• Rousseau believed in individual freedom, while Hobbes believed in absolute monarchy.

• Rousseau believed in economic freedom, while Hobbes believed in social equality.

• Rousseau believed in religious freedom, while Hobbes believed in state control of religion.

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Which Enlightenment philosopher wrote "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman"?

• Voltaire

• Mary Wollstonecraft

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• John Locke

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Describe the economic principles outlined by Adam Smith in "The Wealth of Nations".

• The importance of a strong central government in regulating the economy.

• The benefits of free markets guiding economic prosperity.

• The necessity of social welfare programs.

• The role of religion in economic success.

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