Aim: Who were the major contributors to Enlightenment thought? How did their views impact society? Do Now: Have you ever heard the phrase” Don’t give it another thought” ? Why are thoughts so powerful? Why is their fear associated with something intangible? Is there any other period in history where this was also the case?

Pair Share Activity: What was the catalyst that brought about this change in views during the period of the Enlightenment?

Cause and Effect A new spirit of curiosity A new focus on careful observation Willingness to question old beliefs Seeing new species of animals and vegetation within new lands added to curiosity. Increased sense of exploration in all genres. There now exists laws that guide Human Behavior. People, especially the lowerclass, begin to doubt in the divinity of kings. People believed that application of “reason” can make society better. Western Society becomes more secular Individuals gain importance.

Ptolemy  Copernicus  Kepler  Galileo  Newton ““If I have seen further, it is because I have stood on the shoulders of giants.” Sir Isaac Newton What did Newton mean by the quotation above?

Ptolemy – Geocentric Theory

Copernicus – Heliocentric Theory

Kepler – Elipitcal Orbits

Galileo – Laws of Motion

Galileo – Branded as Heretic by the Catholic Church!

Newton – Laws of Gravity

Enlightenment – a belief that natural laws can govern all aspects of society. The Philosophes 1.Hobbes 2.Locke 3.Voltaire 4.Montesquieu 5. Rousseau

Research your Philosophe 1.Describe the main philosophy/ideas of your assigned philosophe. (Hobbes, Locke, Voltaire, Montesquieu, Rousseau) 2.What are their views on human nature and/or government? 3.Do they have any famous quotations? What are they? 4.Draw a picture or diagram that would represent their ideas. Explain your picture. (30/100 pts.)