HIST 102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Montesquieu, Cogito Ergo Sum, Separate Spheres
6 Sep 2016
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Enlightenment-intellectual movement that applied to political and social thought the confidence in the intelligibility of natural law that newton and other scientists had recently. General will-political theory of rouseeau that laws are to be determined by the true and inherent interest of the community, not the vote of the majority. Philosophes-writers and thinkers of the enlightenment during the 18th century especially in france. Expressed support for social, economic and political reforms, the weakening of the absolute monarchy nd wars that occurred toward the end of louis xiv s reign. Aristocracy- nobles with political power-emphasized their learning, refinement and appreciation for the arts. Salon of madame geoffrin- led by women and diffused the ideas of religion, like the enlightenment , aristocratic, status thing. Science philosophy politics and literature-secured aristocratic patronage of young male writers and scientists women were able to engage in public life and epitomized aristocratic culture society based on merit. Separate spheres women are different from men by nature.
