A philosopher with a POSITIVE view of human nature. This philosopher though that people are naturally GOOD.

This enlightenment thinker emphasized political and religious freedom, writing with sarcasm and wit.

No government, rules, or laws; complete "freedom"

Dividing the government into separate executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

The right to govern through consent of the people.

This enlightenment thinker believed women were born free and equal.

This thinker believed that the State should not interfere in economic matters & is considered the "father of economics."

The emergence of modern science and scientific thought due to the creation of the scientific method.

The power of the mind to think, understand, and form judgments based on logic

A period of time when people questioned previously-held beliefs, and developed new ideas about human existence.

This enlightenment thinker believed that humans were naturally evil, selfish, and wicked.

This enlightenment thinker believed that people were born free & equal, & gov't must have permission to rule.

Fundamental rights that all human beings are born with, including life, liberty, and property.

This enlightenment thinker believed that government should be separated into 3 braches (executive, legislative, jud.)

A system of thought based on the belief that reason is the chief source of knowledge

One of the three classes into which French Society was divided before the revolution.

An agreement between the people and their leader in which the people give up their rights in return for order.

A system of government where the people possess all the power and usually govern through elected representatives

Representing extreme views about politics or society

A form of government where power is shared between National and State government

A sudden overthrow of the government

The middle class, including merchants, industrialists, and professional people.

A government where people rule through elected representatives.

Leader inherits power by being a part of a certain family and has total power.