Niccolò Machiavelli's thoughts on political power and realistic governance influenced Enlightenment thinkers by challenging traditional ideas about morality and leadership. His emphasis on the use of force and manipulation to maintain control resonated with thinkers seeking to understand power dynamics. They incorporated Machiavelli's ideas into their own discussions on politics and society, contributing to the development of Enlightenment thought.
John Locke
John Locke
john Locke
john Locke
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he was an enlightenment thinker
I believe Machiavelli is the answer. Though the term is much older and dates to Roman and Greek thinkers it began it's more current meaning from the writings of Machiavelli who used it to describe the states of Northern Italy, which were not monarchies.
It influence America to have their own kind of government by using the influential Enlightenment thinker's thoughts. For example, Montesquieu created the checks and balances that the Americans are using even until today! Hope this helps.
who were the three french enlightenment thinkers and one english enlightenment thinker who influeneced our founding fathers?
Enlightenment thinker. It was his idea to divide the State into three powers: executive, judiciary and legislative.
An enlightenment thinker will emphasize the need to question. They believe an ideal must be tested rather than simply accepted.
John Locke