Chapter 20 Enlightenment and Revolution 20.4 The Enlightenment
I. Crusaders of the Enlightenment A.Enlightenment- 1700’s- belief that reason and scientific method could logically explain human nature B.Rationalism- the belief truth can be determined solely by logical thinking C.Philosophes- thinkers of the Enlightenment- critics of society D.The Encyclopedia- handbook describing the ideas of the Enlightenment- edited by Denis Diderot
II. Political Criticisms PhilosophDenis Diderot Baron de Montesquie u VoltaireJean- Jacques Rousseau Mary Wollstonecr aft Contribution (work) Idea What philosophies are shared by the above people?