Enlightenment Flashcard

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What symbol marks important sections?

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What is republicanism according to Enlightenment thinkers?

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A belief in a government chosen by citizens in a general election.

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How should you mark words or sentences you have questions about?

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With a ? symbol.

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What is the social contract?

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An agreement where citizens give up some freedom for government protection.

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What did Enlightenment thinkers believe about government power?

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It should be based on the consent of the governed.

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What is the Enlightenment?

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A philosophical movement emphasizing reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional authority.

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Who is considered the father of modern philosophy?

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René Descartes.

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What does 'consent of the governed' mean?

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The idea that a government's legitimacy comes from the agreement of the people it governs.

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What is a constitutional government?

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A government whose power is defined and limited by a constitution.

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What role did John Locke play in Enlightenment thought?

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He argued for natural rights and the social contract.