Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778): L'homme est ne libre, et partout il est dans les fers. "Man was born free, and everywhere he is in chains."
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John Locke
sovereignty of the people
The idea that government exists only by the consent of the people was popularized by the Enlightenment philosopher John Locke. Locke believed that individuals have natural rights and that governments derive their legitimacy from the consent of the governed.
The idea that governments exist only by the consent of the people was first popularized by Enlightenment philosopher John Locke. He argued that political authority is derived from the consent of the governed and that people have the right to revolt against a government that violates their natural rights.
to think for themselves and challenge authority
John Locke, an Enlightenment philosopher, was known for his idea that individuals have natural rights including the rights to life, liberty, and property. His writings on these natural rights had a significant influence on the American Declaration of Independence.
It tried to teach people to think for themselves and challenge authority.
The idea that government exists only by the consent of the people was first popularized by Enlightenment philosopher John Locke. Locke argued that individuals have natural rights to life, liberty, and property, and that government's legitimacy depends on its ability to protect these rights.
Patrick Henry's writing was influenced by the Enlightenment in that it was rational and encouraged people to think for themselves.
themselves
Encouraged people to think for themselves and take personal responsibility
Encouraged people to think for themselves and take personal responsibility