Enlightenment
by: Kayla
Enlightenment
Enlightenment is when new ideas and innovation emerged
How it began
1500-1700 Europeans using reasons discover laws of nature
Five major ideas of the enlightenment
governments are creating to secure an orderly society
all men are created " free and equal"
a free market should be allowed to regulate trade
separation of powers is the best way to protect human liberties
every social , political, and economical problem could be solved though the use of reason
Thomas hobbles
- humans are naturally cruel, greedy and selfish
- only a powerful government could ensure an orderly society
John locke
- people form governments to protect natural rights
- best government was one with limited power