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Voltaire is still important today because he is one of the first thinkers to fight for individual freedom. He stated that one person needs to make their own decisions and not anyone else, especially the government.
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Voltaire was important for his advocacy of freedom of speech and separation of church and state, while Rousseau was influential for his ideas on democracy and social contract theory. Both philosophers had a profound impact on the Enlightenment era and their works continue to shape modern political and social thought.
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Voltaire's statement ' I may not agree with what a man has to say, but I defend his right to say it'.
That's all you need for free speech .
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What is the difference between Voltaire Rousseau Hitler and Nietzsche?
Voltaire and Rousseau liberated human mind, Nietzsche congested it and Hitler crushed it.
What was the single most important influence on Jefferson's draft of the Declaration of Independence?
The works of the the French Philosophers. Voltaire and Rousseau in particular.
What philosopher is opposite of Rousseau?
Voltaire. Voltaire was a beast that wasn't afraid of anything, and said some pretty cool quotes. Rousseau's dad couldn't even stand him, so he gave him up. Voltaire Is always right.
What did Voltaire and Rousseau influence?
Voltaire and Rousseau influenced the Enlightenment period of the 18th century, with Voltaire advocating for freedom of speech, tolerance, and separation of church and state, and Rousseau focusing on the concept of social contract and the importance of individual freedom and equality. Their works had a significant impact on the fields of philosophy, politics, and literature.
How did Rousseau differ from the voltaire?
Rousseau emphasized the importance of emotions and intuition in human nature, while Voltaire focused on reason and critical thinking. Rousseau also advocated for a more direct form of democracy and criticized social hierarchies, while Voltaire supported a more enlightened despotism and was less critical of existing social structures.
Who were Rousseau and Voltaire?
they were very famous peole that influenced the enlightenment period.
Who were the philosophers during French Revolution?
voltaire,rousseau,montesquieu and diderot
describe the ideas of the enlightenment thinkers, Locke, and Rousseau?
Locke, hobbes, and RousseauJean Jacques Rousseau and John LockeJean Jacques Rousseau and John Lockemontesquieu and rousseauThe most influential thinkers were Diderot, Voltaire, Rousseau, Montesquieu, and lastly LockeJohn Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Isaac Newton were three important Enlightenment thinkers
Did voltaire emphasize the general will?
Voltaire did not emphasize the general will in his works. He was critical of Rousseau's concept of the general will, viewing it as potentially authoritarian and prone to oppression. Voltaire's own views leaned more towards individual liberties and freedom of expression.
Who were the philosophes?
To name a few, Diderot, Voltaire, Rousseau, Montesquieu, Mary Wollstonecraft
3 French writers who attacked the old regime were?
Voltaire, Rousseau and Montesquieu
What ideas did Rousseau and Voltaire give the french people?
They gave then the idea to fight for freedom .
