Science evolved dramatically during this time period, particularly during the mid 16th century in the Scientific Revolution. Old scientific ideas of the Greeks and Romans were replaced with new concepts based on an empirical approach. Learn more and engage students with lessons and activities with Storyboard That.
Age of Enlightenment Philosophies Graphic Organizer. Wollstonecraft, Diderot, Rousseau, Voltaire, Becaria, and Montesquieu.
Enlightenment Scientific Revolution
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Beccaria
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Voltaire
Express yourself!
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• French thinker and writer • Fought against intolerance • Jailed twice for criticizing the French government
The ideas of free expression is guaranteed in the founding documents of many democracies e.g. the Bill of Rights, Declaration of the Rights of Man, and Citizen.
"I do not agree with a word you say, but will defend to the death your right to say it."
Rousseau
Social Contract
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Montesquieu
Justice
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Enlightenment Thinkers
Diderot
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Legislative
Judicial
Executive
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Wollstonecraft
Please Read "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman."