HY 102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Physiocracy, Montesquieu, Philosophes
21 Mar 2016
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Wealthy europeans encouraged change and entertained other people through deep discussion. Enlightenment was backed by wealthy families; encouraged skepticism. Philosophes > enlightenment thinkers who discriminated the ideas of other philosophes. Would criticize other philosophes, giving them publicity publicize the ideas of others throughout western europe. Known as the intellectual godfather of the revolution . Brought about the idea of freedom of thought, religion, and economic and political freedom. He was critical of traditional issues such as the monarchy and. Was forced to leave france because of his publishings. Believed the great revolution and english bill of rights made them more superior to others, the economy was spreading rapidly. English have more freedom and therefore more prosperity and limits on the monarch. He gets the french to think about this and has a big influence on. Separate political power came up with checks and balances in government (this influenced the founding father and the constitution)
