The Enlightenment Spreads How does the spread of Enlightenment ideas affect the western world? An Enlightenment Salon

I. Salons, were places people met to discuss current issues, causing Enlightenment ideas spread throughout Europe A. Enlightenment influenced the writing of the encyclopedia & made neoclassical art popular B. Many countries tried to ban ideas that criticize church or government C. Some monarchs embraced these ideas (Enlightened Despots) 1. They include Frederick II of Prussia, Joseph II of Austria and Catherine the Great of Russia

Enlightenment Influences Western Society Enlightenment Idea Philosopher Inspires Natural Rights that Gov protects Locke Am. Rev & Lat Am Revs, inalienable rts Power should check power Montesquieu Separation of power, checks & balances Freedom of expression Voltaire Freedom of speech & religion Rights for the accused Beccaria legal rights, judicial rev Will of the people Rousseau French Rev, direct voting, laws to protect rights Gender Equality Wollstonecraft Women’s rights & co-education