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Philosophers of the Enlightenment

Philosophers of the Enlightenment. Directions:. For each slide copy down at least 2 interesting facts about each philosopher in your interactive notebooks. Rene’ Descartes (1596-1650). Born in France Traveled around Europe He applied mathematics and logic to understanding the natural world

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Philosophers of the Enlightenment

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  1. Philosophers of the Enlightenment

  2. Directions: • For each slide copy down at least 2 interesting facts about each philosopher in your interactive notebooks

  3. Rene’ Descartes (1596-1650) • Born in France • Traveled around Europe • He applied mathematics and logic to understanding the natural world • Famous quote “I think, therefore I am”-meaning he only knew he existed because he knew he was thinking

  4. Isaac Newton (1642-1727) • Developed the laws of gravity and motion • Defined the scientific method • Showed it was possible to use scientific reasoning to explain how things work

  5. Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) • Was born in London • Traveled around Europe to meet with scientists and to study different forms of government • 1651 wrote his most famous work Leviathan. • Argued that people were naturally wicked and could not be trusted to govern. • Believed that an absolute monarchy - a government that gave all power to a king or queen - was best

  6. John Locke (1632-1704) • Born in England • Was a political philosopher • Wrote the Essay Concerning Human Understanding and other writings on government • Thought humans were a blank slate when they were born and were shaped by their experiences • Believed government should protect people’s natural rights • If government fails the people should overthrow the government • Thomas Jefferson used his words to write the Declaration of Independence

  7. Baron de Montesquieu (1689-1755) • Born in France • Believed in separation of powers: not letting all the power go to one group or person in government • Thought this would protect citizens • Wrote Spirit of Law’s • Writers of the U.S. constitution used his ideas

  8. Philosophers of the Enlightenment pptculminating activities • Pass out the Philosophers Graphic Organizers • Complete the A tale of Two Philosophers handout • Complete Enlightenment Thinkers Review

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