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What was the main reason most French people did not question the way their country was run?
What was the main reason most French people did not question the way their country was run?
- They were satisfied with the way things were.
- They were too busy with their daily lives.
- They were afraid of the consequences.
- They were not educated enough to understand. (correct)
Which of the following BEST describes the raison or 'reason' that the Philosophes embraced?
Which of the following BEST describes the raison or 'reason' that the Philosophes embraced?
- A rejection of all forms of government authority.
- A preference for emotional reasoning over rational thought.
- A reliance on logic and critical thinking to understand the world. (correct)
- A belief in the power of faith and tradition.
What was the main goal of the Philosophes?
What was the main goal of the Philosophes?
- To create a new social order based on equality.
- To promote the arts and sciences.
- To overthrow the monarchy and establish a democracy.
- To spread their ideas and influence public opinion. (correct)
How did the writings of the Philosophes influence the French people?
How did the writings of the Philosophes influence the French people?
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Philosophes
Philosophes
A group of educated thinkers in 18th-century France who questioned societal norms.
Raison
Raison
A French term meaning 'reason'; a key concept for Enlightenment thinkers.
Public Opinion
Public Opinion
The collective preferences or attitudes of the public towards issues or reforms.
Influence of Writings
Influence of Writings
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Alternative Ideas
- The majority of French people did not question the way their country was run.
- They had no other way of life.
- During the 18th century, a small group of educated people, called Philosophes (thinkers), began to question the situation.
- They shared a way of thinking called reason.
- They questioned everything and tested ideas.
- They started writing before Louis XVI came to power.
- Even after their deaths, their writings influenced public opinion.
- People started agreeing that they wanted reform.
Philosophy
- Philosophy is the pursuit of knowledge, truth, and justice.
- Questioning the big picture of life.
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