1. Age of Reason What role do ideas play in historical change?
The Enlightenment
Age of Reason
What role do ideas play in historical change?

2. TRADITIONS & SUPERSTITIONS
A CHANGE IN THINKING
(old)
TRADITIONS & SUPERSTITIONS
(Divine Right)
(new)
REASON & LOGIC
(natural laws) v.
Prompted by Sci Rev
Rationalism
Skepticism
Nostalgia for the past
Religious
Emotional
Irrational

3. “Philosophes” Thinkers of the Enlightenment
Salons ~ gatherings of the cultural elite (hosted by women)
Lavish entertainment, food, dress
Critics of society; publish ideas
Nature of man; Form of government
Develop idea of “natural rights;” rejection of divine right theory

5. Do Now: The Philosophes 1. Define (the best you can. ):. a
Do Now: The Philosophes 1. Define (the best you can!): a. Nature of Man: b. State of Nature: c. Contract: 2. How were the actions/attitudes of the philosophes different than the norm? 3. What might influence peoples’ opinion on human nature?

6. The Great Debate v.
HOBBES
LOCKE

7. Rousseau, Voltaire, Monstesquieu
Enlightenment Thinkers:
What do they think are our natural rights?
Rousseau, Voltaire, Monstesquieu

8. Do Now: What is the purpose of music?
Baroque ( )
Classical ( )
What form of government does this music best represent?
What form of government does this music best represent?

9. Who said the following quote?
1. “People are born with natural rights and among them are the right to life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness.”
2. Man is born free and everywhere he is in chains.”
3. “There are three sorts of power in government.”
4. “Everyone has the right to make use of their pens.”
5. “Man is evil and must surrender his rights in order to live.”
6. “Power in government comes from the consent of the governed.”

10. Do Now: The Legacy of the Enlightenment 1
Do Now: The Legacy of the Enlightenment 1. What were COMMON Enlightenment ideas? Who would find the ideas of the Enlightenment appealing?
1. People have natural rights (inalienable)
2. Anti-Divine Right/Absolute Power
3. Use Reason/Question
1. COLONIAL PEOPLE
(Citizens under an absolute monarch!)
2. Ideas will spread West (U.S., France, Latin America)

11. True or False? Mary Wollstonecraft was in favor of woman’s rights.
The essence of her thought was that a woman’s mind is inferior to that of a man.
To speak about woman’s rights was a radical act.
According to Rousseau, women should be taught when they are young to fight for their rights.
In 1792, women could not even ask for a divorce or own possessions.
According to Mr. Lundberg, education is the most dangerous idea in her book.
Wollstonecraft argues that women are born mindless.
Wollstonecraft argues that the rights of “men” ought to mean of “humanity.”

12. Mercantilist Policies:
Colonists export raw materials ONLY to mother country
Colonies may ONLY buy goods from mother country
Colonies exist ONLY to benefit mother country

13. Do Now: Are there ever instances when you believe that peoples’ rights should be taken away? WHEN/Why or why not? Explain YOUR answer!

14. Questions:
What policy did the Bush administration pursue in 2002? Why did they pursue this policy?
How would John Locke respond to this policy? Why?
How would Thomas Hobbes respond to this policy? Why?
What is YOUR response to this policy? Why?