It was Baron de Montesquieu.
Montesquieu
Charles-Louis de Montesquieu.
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Enlightenment thinkers
Enlightenment thinkers
The statement is not false. The Enlightenment was indeed based on the idea that reason could help individuals achieve happiness, by promoting rational thinking, scientific inquiry, and individual freedoms.
They believed that every human beings should have their freedom of speech and the freedom of religion. Enlightenment philosophers wanted to have a government of their own and a right to vote. They wanted to overthrow the monarchies. Most importantly, the enlightenment philosophers wanted individual freedom.
They believed that every human beings should have their freedom of speech and the freedom of religion. Enlightenment philosophers wanted to have a government of their own and a right to vote. They wanted to overthrow the monarchies. Most importantly, the enlightenment philosophers wanted individual freedom.
Enlightenment philosophers believed in the power of reason, rationality, and science to improve society and challenge traditional beliefs. They emphasized individual freedom, equality, and separate church-state institutions. Key figures include John Locke, Voltaire, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
Enlightenment thinkers wanted the people to choose their own form of government.
1.Wanted representation by population 2.Wanted slaves 3.Wanted new constitution 4.Wanted states to still have power
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.