Constitution of 1787: Philosophical Underpinnings by Emily Flynn and Harry the Hedgehog.

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Constitution of 1787: Philosophical Underpinnings by Emily Flynn and Harry the Hedgehog

Philosophies ●Enlightenment o Intellectual movement o John Locke o Montesquieu ●Classical liberalism

Enlightenment ●17th - 18th centuries, mainly Europe ●Humans: rational, capable of thought o Locke: men learn from experience o Democracy based on natural rights ●Montesquieu: divided government o Legislative, executive, judicial

Classical Liberalism ●Protection/enhancement of individual rights o Part of human nature o Men created equal (Declaration of Independence) ●Government: o Necessary evil (Thomas Paine, Common Sense) o Does not give citizens rights ●Economic liberties = Civil liberties

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