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Chuck Norris Fact:

The Enlightenment Era of the 18th century marked a profound shift in European thought, as philosophers sought to apply reason and scientific principles to society. Figures like Hobbes and Locke debated the role of government, while the Philosophes in Paris championed concepts of liberty, happiness, and progress. Key thinkers like Voltaire, Montesquieu, and Rousseau reshaped ideas about governance and human rights. This period questioned authority, leading to a belief in individual self-worth and the questioning of traditional roles, setting the stage for modern democracy and social reform.

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  1. Chuck Norris Fact: “Chuck Norris is suing MySpace for taking the name of what he calls…everything around him.”

  2. The Enlightenment Era How Many Philosophers does it take to Enlighten…Nevermind

  3. The Enlightenment • An 18th Century European movement in which thinkers attempted to apply the principles of reason and the scientific method to all aspects of society. • The Skinny: People started to question whether or not the King/Government really was put there by God

  4. Thomas Hobbes Does this collar make me less attractive… honestly? • The Leviathan • “To escape such a bleak life, people gave up their rights to a strong ruler. In exchange, they gained law and order.” • This agreement was known as the Social Contract

  5. John Locke TJ was right… Happiness is better… that bastard • Opponent of Hobbes • “…people are born free and equal with three natural rights-life, liberty and property.” • Government’s purpose was to protect these rights

  6. The Philosophes • Paris was the hub for new thought and Philosophes were the ones expressing ideas • Philosophes used 5 concepts to form philosophies: Reason, Nature, Happiness, Progress and Liberty

  7. Voltaire Frederick is trippin’…the ladies love my poetry • Used a “Pen” name • Published over 70 books on politics, philosophy, history, fiction and drama • He was disliked by many in power • He called Frederick the Great a “nasty monkey.”

  8. Baron de Montesquieu I took this picture in hopes that I might end up on a coin… heads! • Aside from this cool name, the Baron came up with the concept of “Separation of Powers.” • “Power should be a check to power”

  9. Jean Jacques Rousseau It should be a crime to look this good… someone dial 911 • “The only good government was one that was freely formed by the people and guided by the ‘general will’ of society - a direct democracy.”

  10. Other Major Achievements I’m so good I can write without looking • Mary Wollstonecraft – A Vindication of the Rights of Woman • Her daughter wrote Frankenstein • Denis Diderot – The Encyclopedia • Baroque Composers – Amadeus Mozart, Franz Joseph Haydn and Ludwig van Beethoven

  11. Other Important Facts • Salons become a hotspot for smart and artistic people • Kids were treated more like kids and less like adults • Religion was questioned • People began to believe in themselves…they didn’t look to the church or king for personal pride

  12. Moment of Zen

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