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After enlightenment ideas spread how did the purpose of government change?
The transmission of Enlightenment ideas to Greek thought influenced the development of a national consciousness.
As the result of the enlightenment how did people's thinking about their government change?
They believed an agreement must exist between the people and their leaders
As a result of the Enlightenment how did the people's thinking of their government change?
They believed an agreement must exist between the people and their leaders
How did enlightenment thinkers inspire revolutionaries to push for radical changes in the govermnent?
The Enlightenment thinkers inspired revolutionaries to push for radical changes in government and society by making it known to the people that the proper type of government was one that protect the liberties of the people, or as stated by John Locke: life, liberty and property, and do not exert absolute power.
Who said a government should be chosen by its citizens?
Enlightenment thinkersElightement Thinkers Enlightenment thinkers said that a government should be chosen by its citizens. This is a person's opinion.
What did the Philosophers believe?
that the ideas of the Enlightenment could help improve government and society
What effects did Enlightenment philosophers have on government and society. Montesquieu?
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What were the effects on the enlightenment ideas on society and government?
Its great
How did scientific findings influence Enlightenment ideas about government and society?
Scientific findings influenced Enlightenment ideas about government and society. The society became less religious and more secular. People also became more interested in astrology.
How did enlightenment thinkers believe society would be?
They wrote that people had the right to change the government. This was a revolutionary idea in the world of kings. It turns to idea of government upside down in the 1700’s.
How did enlightenment thinkers believe society would be changed?
They wrote that people had the right to change the government. This was a revolutionary idea in the world of kings. It turns to idea of government upside down in the 1700’s.
What did philosophes believe?
that the ideas of the Enlightenment could help improve government and society
How did the enlightenment change the way people viewed the government?
Enlightenment gave people a different view of how government works. People began to view government as a means to accomplish bigger goals.
Who was the most influential thinker from the enlightenment?
In my opinion, John Locke was the most influential enlightenment thinker because of his opinions of people's freedoms and government's role in society. His take on the social-contract theory shaped our government and his ideals are reflected in the Declaration of Independence. He thought the government ruled by permission of the people, and if the government was intruding on our inalienable rights, (life,libery,property) then we have a right to overthrow or change the government.
What is the period of popular belief that logic and reason could be used to improve society law and government?
The enlightenment
After enlightenment ideas spread how did the purpose of government change?
The transmission of Enlightenment ideas to Greek thought influenced the development of a national consciousness.
How did the enlightenment change attributes about existing political systems?
Groups in society began to examine what forms government should take, rather than accept the traditional forms that existed.The government alone had the power to pass laws and raise taxes
