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How was montesquieu different from other enlightenment writers?
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∙ 13y ago
I'm not positive, but it may be because he was the first person to really draw attention to the separation of power in the government.
He is not the first one to think of three branches or government however, because he was originally studying England as his example.
However, supporting the system of checks and balances and the distribution of power within a government is Montesquieu's most lasting contribution to politics in history.
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How did Montesquieu's differ from other writers of the enlightenment?
Montesquieu's most influential work divided French society into three classes: the monarchy, the aristocracy, and the commons. This was radical because it eliminated the three Estates structure of the French Monarchy (fuedalistic structure).
Thomas Jefferson and the other founders of the US drew most heavily upon the philosophical traditions and beliefs of?
Writers of the enlightenment era
Why was James Joyce considered a modernists?
He wrote different kinds of writings, that were different from other writers.
Why did Montesquieu think that it was good idea to have different powers checking each other?
because montesquieu think that the kings power was dangerous but thought that a strong aristocracy could check that authority，and the strength of its nobles limited the control of the king。
Why did Montesquieu think it was a good idea to have different powers checking each other?
because montesquieu think that the kings power was dangerous but thought that a strong aristocracy could check that authority，and the strength of its nobles limited the control of the king。
Why did montesquieu's think that it was a good idea to have different powers checking each other?
because montesquieu think that the kings power was dangerous but thought that a strong aristocracy could check that authority，and the strength of its nobles limited the control of the king。
What was montesquieu's main political idea?
Enlightenment philosopher, Montesquieu introduced a system of checks and balances to keep government free of tyranny. He is also responsible for the concept of a separation of power, and the three branches of government which are the centerpiece of our country.
What are some examples of separation of powers?
An example of separation of powers is our present day, US government. It is split up into three different branches, each with equal power, each able to check each other if one becomes out of line or gains too much authority. This idea was first invented by Montesquieu during the Enlightenment
How did Montesquieu contribute to the American government?
Montesquieu emphasized the need to have balanced forces pushing against each other to prevent tyranny.
Where did the core principles of the U'S constitution come from?
From the philosophical school of thought called The Enlightenment in the 18th century and more specifically from the Enlightenment's political philosopher Montesquieu. He was the one who came up with the Trias Politica, the idea that a State should be run by three power centers, independent of each other and at the same time controlling each other: the Executive branch, the Legislative branch and the Judicial branch.
Who were some of the scientists and philosophers of the Enlightenment?
There were many different enlightenment thinkers that challenged and transformed absolutism. Enlightenment thinkers who discussed a lot about science included Galileo, and Newton. Other enlightenment thinkers who discussed more of the politics and philosophies of absolutist powers were Locke, Hobbes, Voltaire, Rousseau, Diderot, and Descartes.
The Enlightenment is also referred to by with other name?
The Enlightenment is sometimes referred to as the "Age of Reason".
