Scientific Revolution & Enlightenment PDF

Scientific Revolution & The Enlightenment Changes in Science and Political thought The Scientific Revolution (using Module 1, lesson 4 and the video titled The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment, identify at least 2 people and their contributions to the Scientific Revol...

Scientific Revolution & The Enlightenment Changes in Science and Political thought The Scientific Revolution (using Module 1, lesson 4 and the video titled The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment, identify at least 2 people and their contributions to the Scientific Revolution) Images: (provide 2 images for each person identified on the previous slide) The Enlightenment- The Early Enlightenment (using Module 1, lesson 4 Enlightenment article and videos to provide the following information) Names of individuals: Contributions (ideas, concepts, philosophies): The Enlightenment- The High Enlightenment (use Module 1, lesson 4 Enlightenment article and videos to provide the following information) Names of Individuals Contributions: (ideas, concepts, philosophies) The Enlightenment- The Late Enlightenment (use Module 1, lesson 4, Enlightenment article and videos to provide the following information) Names of Individuals Contributions: (ideas, concepts, philosophies) Identification: ideas/perspectives about government, books/literature, contributions to individual freedoms/liberties, influence on politics & government today… Diderot Hobbes John Locke Voltaire Montesqueiu Rousseau Beccaria Mary Wollstonecraft Diderot Hobbes John Locke Voltaire Montesquieu Montesquieu was a French philosopher His most influential work was,The Spirit and political thinker who is best known of the Laws. for his ideas on the separation of Hed was an advocate for protection of powers. Individual Rights and Freedom of He was a key figure in the Thought and Expression. Enlightenment. Montesquieu had a His ideas had a big impact on the lasting impact on the development of United States Constitution and also modern political systems. influenced the development of human rights frameworks.  Beccaria Beccaria was an Italian criminologist, His most famous work was, "On Crimes and philosopher, and legal reformer. Punishments". His contributions to criminal justice reform Many of the rights and protections that exist and his critiques of torture, arbitrary in criminal law today, such as the punishment, and the death penalty have had presumption of innocence, proportional a lasting impact on modern legal systems. punishment, and fair trials came from Beccaria. He is one of the most important figures in the history of legal and penal reform. Rousseau Rousseau was a prominent philosopher His works were, The Social Contract and and key figure in the Enlightenment. Emile. His ideas about human nature, Rousseau's ideas helped inspire government, and individual liberty had a revolutionary movements and continue to big impact on political thought, education, influence modern politics and philosophy. and modern democracy. He had a vision for popular sovereignty, direct democracy, and the general will. Mary Wollstonecraft Wollstonecraft was an influential English She is best known for her groundbreaking writer, philosopher, and early advocate of work, "A Vindication of the Rights of women's rights. Woman". Wollstonecraft is considered one of the founding figures of modern feminism, and her ideas continue to shape contemporary discussions on gender equality, education, and human rights.