The Enlightenment in Europe
Chapter 22 Lesson 2
Main Idea
A revolution in intellectual activity changed Europeans' view of government and society
Why it matters today?
The various freedom enjoyed in many countries today are a result of Enlightenment thinking.
Enlightenment
A new intellectual movement that stressed reason and thought and the power of individuals to solve problem
also know as the " Age of Reason"
Old Idea
A monarch rule is justified by divine right
New Idea
A government's power comes from the consent of the governed.
The Right to Govern
Two Views of Government
Thomas Hobbes
John Locke
Two Views of Government
Thomas Hobbes
all humans were naturally selfish and wicked
Wrote " The Leviathan"
State of Nature
" War of All Against All"
Two Views of Government
John Locke
people could learn from experience and improve themeselves
all people are born free and equal with 3 natural rights
natural rights - life , liberty, property
T. Hobbes
Absolutism
J. Locke
Constitutionalism
Two Views of Government
Other Enlightenment Thinkers
The Enlightenment in Europe
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