Voltaire advocated for freedom of speech and religion, Rousseau for radical political theory, Montesquieu for the separation of powers, Mary Wollstonecraft for women's rights and education, and Beria was a Soviet politician known for his involvement in the Great Purge and human rights abuses.
The First Estate (clergy) may be critical of Montesquieu, Rousseau, and Voltaire due to their ideas challenging traditional authority and religious beliefs. The Second Estate (nobility) may view them with skepticism as their works advocate for social change that could potentially threaten their privilege. The Third Estate (commoners) may be more receptive to the ideas of Montesquieu, Rousseau, and Voltaire as they promote equality, individual freedoms, and democratic principles.
Newton, Voltaire. Descartes
the rights of government
A:John Locke is regarded as one of the most influential of Enlightenment thinkers. He influenced Voltaire, Rousseau, John Madison and Thomas Jefferson, but lived a little too late to influence the Reformation. He asserted that revelation can not be admitted against the clear evidence of reason, and was a strong advocate of religious toleration.
Voltaire's real name was François-Marie Arouet. He adopted the pen name Voltaire as he became a renowned writer, philosopher, and advocate for freedom of speech and religious tolerance during the Age of Enlightenment.
So the government wouldn't get too powerful, and it would never infringe on the people's rights.
Voltaire advocated for religious tolerance and freedom of speech in his work "A Treatise of Toleration." He argued against religious fanaticism and persecution, stating that individuals should have the right to practice their own beliefs without fear of punishment or oppression. Voltaire emphasized the importance of reason and critical thinking in advancing society.
Newton, Voltaire. Descartes
Neither, Voltaire was a Skeptic of all religions and often violently opposed them in his writings, however he did advocate a more encompassing form of religious toleration than was common in his day. We would consider him an Atheist.
Voltaire opposed slavery and believed it was a violation of human rights. He argued that all individuals should have equal rights and freedoms, regardless of their race or background. Voltaire used his writing to criticize the slave trade and advocate for the abolition of slavery.
In Great Britain woman suffrage was first advocated by Mary Wollstonecraft in her book A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (1792) and was demanded by the Chartist movement of the 1840s.
Montesquieu believed in the separation of powers to prevent tyranny, which is evident in his support for democracy. However, he did not advocate for complete equality, as he believed in social hierarchies as a way to maintain order. Montesquieu also emphasized the importance of education in fostering a virtuous and enlightened citizenry to uphold a stable political system.