The Age of ReasonPhilosophers

of the Enlightenment era

John Locke (1632-1704) English thinker in the

1600s Optimistic view of

human nature People were basically

reasonable and moral Natural rights

Author of Two Treatises of Government

Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) English Philosopher wrote Leviathan People were naturally

Cruel Greedy Selfish

Without laws life would be: Poor, nasty, brutal, short

Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) French philosopher

Man is good by nature

Society makes man become bad

Baron de Montesquieu (1689-1755) French philosopher Wrote The Spirit of

the Laws Separation of

powers Foundation of

modern democracy People were not all

equal

Voltaire (1694-1778) His trademark:

I say what I think

Used wit to expose abuses of his day

Outspoken attacks against French government and Catholic Church Forced into exile

Adam Smith (1723 – 1790) Scottish economist and

political philosopher The Wealth of Nations Free market to regulate

business Supply and demand Laissez faire

Better off without any government regulation

Ideas influenced the Industrial Revolution

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Idea is illustrated but is poorly drawn or unclear

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Illustrates an idea, well drawn, clear caption

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Context and design of the cartoon were discussed. 90

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