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Ms barrett's list of important enlightenment thinkers

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341317320Thomas Hobbesno gov't leads to war and chaos, absoulte monarchy good, equality of men, humans are selfish and wicked0
341317321Jean Jacques Rousseauchampion of democracy, all people equal, civilzation was the cause of the end of the "state of nature" in which all people were free and equal1
341317322John Lockeall people are born free and equal with the rights of life, liberty, and property, purpose of gov't is to protect peoples rights, and if it doesnt people can overthrow it, people are reasonable and can govern themselves2
341317323Baron de Montesquieuseperation of powers and three branches of gov't, checks and balances, no total control for one group3
341317324Voltairefreedom of though and expression, mocked laws and customs of France, raised doubts about Christianity, freedom of speech relgion etc, tolerance4
341317325Mary Wollstonecraftwomen need education, which begins from the mom, women should be able to participate in politics because they are shaping the future5
341317326Cesare Beccarialaws exist to promote social order, agains torture and capital punishment, punishment should be based on seriousness of crime, argued for speedy trial6
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