The Enlightenment PH

What did Isaac Newton Discover? (Select all that Apply)

• The Laws of Gravity

• The Laws of Motion

• The moon is actually a pizza pie

• Calculus

Which famous quote did Rene Descartes say?

• “All mankind... being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty or possessions."

• "I think, therefore, I am."

• “No man has any natural authority over his fellow men.”

• “Think for yourself and let others enjoy the privilege of doing so too.”

Thomas Hobbes believed that people humans are naturally ______________?

• Cruel and Selfish

• Sad and Lonely

• Good and Helpful

• Happy and Friendly

John Locke believed that humans are naturally __________________?

• Cruel and Selfish

• Good and Helpful

• A Blank Slate, meaning their experiences will shape their behavior

• Destined for either good or evil based on the position of the moon and stars when they were born

What does "Reason" mean?

• Something you give to justify behaving badly; "You better have a good reason for this!"

• An Agreement between a people and their government

• Literally means "Love of wisdom", refers to the study of knowledge

• The Ability of the Mind to think and understand

How did Isaac Newton make all his discoveries?

• He got super lucky

• He made most of his discoveries an accident while trying to invent new technology

• By using Observation and Reason!

Rene Descartes is considered to be the father of modern philosophy

• True

• False

Thomas Hobbes believed that humans could be trusted to govern themselves and make good choices

• True

• False

What did John Locke believe that proper role of Government is?

• To Protect people's natural rights

• To win as many wars as possible

• To glorify a wonderful King!

What is Philosophy?

• The ability of the mind to think and understand

• Literally translates to "love of wisdom", refers to the study of knowledge

• The study of animal fur

• A kind of pokemon