Key Enlightenment Thinkers

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Who is considered the father of modern liberal political philosophy?

John Locke is considered the father of modern liberal political philosophy.

Which Enlightenment thinker advocated for freedom of speech and religion?

Voltaire advocated for freedom of speech and religion.

What was Jean-Jacques Rousseau's view on human nature?

Rousseau believed that humans were inherently good but corrupted by society.

Which philosopher is best known for the idea of separation of powers?

Montesquieu is best known for the idea of separation of powers.

Who wrote the work 'A Vindication of the Rights of Woman'?

Mary Wollstonecraft wrote 'A Vindication of the Rights of Woman'.

Which thinker is known for the philosophical concept of 'Tabula Rasa'?

John Locke is known for the concept of 'Tabula Rasa'.

Who proposed the idea of the 'General Will'?

Jean-Jacques Rousseau proposed the idea of the 'General Will'.

What was Immanuel Kant's view on enlightenment?

Immanuel Kant described enlightenment as the emergence from self-imposed immaturity.

Which philosopher developed the idea of the "Social Contract"?

Both Rousseau and Hobbes developed ideas of the "Social Contract".

Who was critical of absolute monarchy and was for constitutional government?

John Locke was critical of absolute monarchy and advocated for constitutional government.

Which Enlightenment thinker emphasized empirical evidence and skepticism?

David Hume emphasized empirical evidence and skepticism.

Who is often credited with saying 'I think, therefore I am'?

René Descartes is credited with the quote 'I think, therefore I am'.

Which thinker introduced the concept of "checks and balances"?

Montesquieu introduced the concept of "checks and balances".

Which Enlightenment philosopher developed the categorical imperative framework?

Immanuel Kant developed the categorical imperative.

Who wrote 'Candide', a satire criticizing optimism and religion?

Voltaire wrote 'Candide'.

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