Warm up – Read the “Dramatic Moment” 1 Warm up – Read the “Dramatic Moment” 1. What was the purpose of Diderot’s Encyclopedie? 2. What impact did the Encyclopedie have on society? Daily Learning Goal: I can define the Enlightenment using a primary source and identify and organize the philosophies of Thomas Hobbes and Rene Descartes

Intro to the Enlightenment A. The Enlightenment, commonly known as the Age of Reason, began with the successes of the Scientific Revolution. One of the biggest successes of the Scientific Revolution was the idea that problems could be solved using mathematics and rational thought. B. Rene Descartes, a French Philosopher, reflected that “Cogito, ergo sum,” – I think, therefore I am. This logical thought would be the basis for the Enlightenment. Scholars observed and reflected on their surroundings and then shared them through their published works. C. Some kings saw the value of these ideas for their people and promoted Enlightenment thinkers.

Philosopher of the Enlightenment: 1. Thomas Hobbes Questions: A. How does Hobbes feel about human differences? B. What do people refuse to accept about other people? C. What will people do if they do not have a leader to keep them under control? D. What is the effect of conflict on people? Do you agree or disagree with Hobbes’ assessment of people? Give 2 examples from your life at school to prove this.

Daily Learning Goal: I can interpret and compare the philosophy of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke. Warm up: 1. What logic does Hobbes use to say that Humans are equal? 2. Do you think that Hobbes believes in a creator? Why or why not?

John Locke 1. What is the natural ‘state’ of man according to Locke? 2. What is the one law of nature – what are the four parts of this law? 3. What is the proper state of nature for man to live in? 4. What does Locke mean by “God hath given them reason to make use of it to the best advantage of life…” 5. According to Locke, why isn’t there a need for quarrels or contentions between people?

Charles de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu 1. Where do laws come from, and why does is the world directed by them? 2. How do laws apply to people? 3. Why must different states have different laws? 4. What criteria should be used to make the laws in a state?