The Enlightenment Study Guide

Def of Enlightenment

• The state of being confused or ignorant.
• A movement stressing reason and thought

• The state of being asleep or unconscious.
• The state of being bored or uninterested.

What is Logic & Reason?

• Logic & Reason is the study of emotions and feelings.
• Logic & Reason is a form of artistic expression.
• Logic & Reason is a type of computer programming language.
• Using logic and reason to make decisions

Absolute Power

• Absolute Power corrupts absolutely
• Absolute Power is a movie starring Clint Eastwood
• Above any written law

• Absolute Power is a book by David Baldacci

What is Divine Right?

• The belief that a monarch's authority to rule comes from the people.
• The belief that a monarch's authority to rule is inherited through bloodline.
• The belief that a monarch's authority to rule is granted by the parliament.
• God chooses the king/queen to rule over the people

What is Leviathan?

• Leviathan is a type of fish found in the Atlantic Ocean.
• Leviathan is a term used to describe a large and powerful organization or government.
• Leviathan is a character in Greek mythology.
• A book written by Thomas Hobbes

Define Natural Law

• A set of laws created by humans
• Rules discoverable by reason

• A set of principles that only apply to certain individuals
• A set of rules that can be changed based on personal preference

What is a Social Contract?

• Giving up bad freedoms in exchange for protection from the Government

• A social contract is a political ideology that promotes individualism over collective responsibility.
• A social contract is a religious doctrine that governs the behavior of individuals in a society.
• A social contract is a legally binding agreement between individuals in a society.

What is Natural Right?

• Rights that are earned
• Life, Liberty, Property

• Rights that can be taken away
• Rights given by the government

What is Laissez Faire Economics?

• Businesses can operate with little to no gov. interference

• An economic theory that emphasizes the importance of monopolies and trusts in the economy.
• An economic theory that promotes socialism and equal distribution of wealth.
• An economic theory that supports government control and regulation of the economy.

What is Capitalism?

• Businesses are owned privately

• An economic system characterized by equal distribution of resources and the means of production.
• An economic system characterized by barter and trade without the use of currency.
• An economic system characterized by government ownership of resources and the means of production.