The document discusses key ideas and thinkers of the Age of Enlightenment in the 18th century. Philosophes such as Voltaire, Rousseau, and Montesquieu applied reason and scientific thinking to critique society and propose new forms of government. They advocated for natural rights, limited government, separation of powers, and democracy. As a result of Enlightenment thought, people began questioning authority and the stage was set for revolution.

1. Age of Englightenment The Age of Reason

10. Enlightenment Thinkers Montesquieu Voltaire Rousseau Wollstonecraft Government elected by the people Need balance of power Separation of Powers Three groups with equal but different power Goal – Right to live and worship as they choose Writing focused on injustices of religious intolerance Satirist writer Society based on general will = people will be free Humans naturally good State represents general will of people Laws should reflect general will and morality of people Women's education limited First feminist Political, economic, and legal equality Reform educational system