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Who is considered the 'Father of liberal philosophy'?
Who is considered the 'Father of liberal philosophy'?
- Baron de Montesquieu
- Voltaire
- John Locke (correct)
- Thomas Hobbs
Which philosopher believed in a government with tolerance, reason, freedom of belief, and freedom of speech?
Which philosopher believed in a government with tolerance, reason, freedom of belief, and freedom of speech?
- Jean Jacques Rousseau
- John Locke
- Thomas Hobbs
- Voltaire (correct)
Who published a political theory anonymously called The Spirit of the Laws?
Who published a political theory anonymously called The Spirit of the Laws?
- Beccaria
- Baron de Montesquieu (correct)
- Jean Jacques Rousseau
- Mary Wollstonecraft
Who was a pioneer in the field of Criminology and stressed the rights of accused people to fair treatment?
Who was a pioneer in the field of Criminology and stressed the rights of accused people to fair treatment?
Which art style became popular after the Enlightenment?
Which art style became popular after the Enlightenment?
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John Locke
John Locke
An English philosopher who believed in natural rights and the right to revolution.
Voltaire
Voltaire
A French philosopher who championed tolerance, reason, freedom of belief, and freedom of speech.
Baron de Montesquieu
Baron de Montesquieu
A French Enlightenment thinker who wrote a political theory on the separation of powers. His work was influential in shaping modern democratic ideas.
Beccaria
Beccaria
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Neoclassicism
Neoclassicism
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Study Notes
Key Philosophers and Their Contributions
- John Locke is regarded as the 'Father of liberal philosophy', influencing ideas about personal liberty, government, and democratic principles.
- Voltaire advocated for government based on tolerance, reason, freedom of belief, and freedom of speech, highlighting the importance of individual rights and civil liberties.
Significant Works in Political Theory
- Montesquieu published the influential political work titled The Spirit of the Laws anonymously, which explored the separation of powers and the impact of laws on society.
Developments in Criminology
- Cesare Beccaria was a pioneer in criminology, emphasizing the importance of fair treatment for accused individuals and condemning arbitrary punishment, laying the groundwork for modern criminal justice reform.
Evolution of Art Movements
- Neoclassicism emerged as a popular art style following the Enlightenment, characterized by a return to classical ideals, simplicity, and symmetry, reflecting Enlightenment values of reason and order.
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Test your knowledge on influential Enlightenment philosophers such as Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Voltaire. Learn about their political and philosophical ideas that shaped the modern world.
