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By making the world less superstitious
The works of the the French Philosophers. Voltaire and Rousseau in particular.
Newton, Voltaire. Descartes
voltaire,rousseau,montesquieu and diderot
The philosophers you seek are John Locke, Jean Jacques Rousseau, Voltaire, and Montesquieu.
The French philosophers are Montesquieu, Voltaire and Rousseau, Denis Diderot.
It is subjective to determine the three most important philosophers, but some commonly recognized figures are Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Their teachings and ideas have had a significant influence on Western philosophy and continue to be studied and discussed to this day.
Voltaire
Voltaire
Philosophers like Karl Marx, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Thomas Paine have all played significant roles in inspiring the idea of revolution. Their works on social inequality, political legitimacy, and individual rights have influenced revolutionary movements throughout history. Marx's critique of capitalism, Rousseau's ideas on the social contract, and Paine's advocacy for democracy have been particularly influential in shaping revolutionary thought.
Voltaire, Diderot, Rosseau, Thoreau, Adam Smith
Philosophers like Voltaire and Denis Diderot criticized the Church for suppressing knowledge and controlling access to information in order to maintain its power over society. They believed that by limiting access to education and promoting superstition, the Church was able to preserve its authority and influence.