Unit 4-Enlightenment & Scientific Rev

In social gatherings called ___________, wealthy hostesses of Paris helped spread the ideas of the Enlightenment

He was critical of Christianity-believed in religious toleration for ALL religions and wrote TREATISE ON TOLERATION

Sun-centered theory of the universe...

What city in France is the center of intellectual activity during the Enlightenment (1715-1789)?

A Frenchman "Father of modern philosophy" for defining a starting point for existence, "I think; therefore I am:

American Enlightenment, who was a printer, author, scientist, inventor, activist, diplomat and politician.

Earth-centered theory of the universe…

An American thinker and politician who penned the American Declaration of Independence

HE *Founded 3 laws of motion*Applications of calculus

"I discovered the four moons of Jupiter by using a telescope I designed. My discoveries contradicted the Church."

"Man is born free, but everywhere is in chains"

Believed that people were born good and society corrupts them; views inspired the American and French Revolutions

"I believed in heliocentric theory which was a very radical at the time of the Enlightenment." Who Am I?

The philosopher who believed that all people are born free and equal, with the rights to life, liberty, and property was

THE SPIRIT OF THE LAWS was his most famous work; used the scientific method to find the natural laws.....

The application of science and reason to understanding the world resulted in the 1700s being known for the

Which group directly CHALLENGED the political philosophy expressed in this statement?

"Father of empiricism" for his advocacy of the scientific method in investigation scientific phenomena.

Early proponent of women’s rights

He wrote ENCYCLOPEDIA (a 28 volume collection of knowledge; so he could study and read multiple subjects)0

Which of the following is NOT an idea from the Enlightenment?

Montesquieu believed that to prevent tyranny in government there should be a separation of powers. Example would be...

Enlightenment thinkers and philosophers encouraged what two revolutions?

Enlightenment philosophes such as Locke and Rousseau wrote that the relationship between citizens and government was

Enlightenment philosophes such as Locke and Rousseau challenged the idea of the divine right of kings. This will lead to

A Scottish philosopher known as the "Father of Capitalism". He believed in free-enterprise and free market.

"I found a new star 'Cassiopeia' and proved the universe was active and not static or fixed."