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Age of Enlightenment

Age of Enlightenment. Literature and Philosophy. The Enlightenment. Application of the scientific method to social problems Parallel to the scientific awakening Foundation of Classical art and music The world behaves according to patterns and these ought to be obeyed.

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Age of Enlightenment

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  1. Age of Enlightenment Literature and Philosophy

  2. The Enlightenment • Application of the scientific method to social problems • Parallel to the scientific awakening • Foundation of Classical art and music • The world behaves according to patterns and these ought to be obeyed

  3. People were basically reasonable & moral People had natural rights, including the right to life, liberty & property Gov’t has an obligation to those it governs Ideal type of Gov’t: limited power & accepted by all citizens John Locke

  4. Montesquieu Studied governments of Europe Criticized absolute monarchy Separation of powers best way to protect liberty System of checks & balances

  5. Enlightenment Vocabulary • Natural rights: rights that belonged to all humans from birth (life, liberty, and property • Philosophes: a group of Enlightenment thinkers who applied the method of science to better understand & improve society

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