1. Aim: How did Enlightenment thinkers differ on the role of government?
Do Now: Which type of government do you think is best: Democracy? Absolute Monarchy? Dictatorship? WHY??

2. Enlightenment Vocabulary
Natural Laws – laws that govern human nature
Enlightenment* – the period in the late 1700s in which people rejected traditional ideas & supported a belief in human reasoning
Rationalism – the belief that logical thought can lead to the truth
Natural Rights* – John Locke’s belief that all people have the right to life, liberty & property

3. Group Work
1. There are 5 philosophers therefore there will be 5 people in each group 2. Each person will be in charge of researching a philosopher and filling out their section on the chart 3. Each person will share their answers with their group so everyone has a complete chart
#1: Thomas Hobbes
#2: John Locke
#3: Montesquieu
#4: Voltaire
#5: Rousseau

4. Key Ideas/Contributions
Chart
Philosopher
Dates
Country
Key Ideas/Contributions
T. Hobbes
1588 – 1679
Britain
J. Locke
1632 – 1704
Baron de Montesquieu
1689 – 1755
France
Voltaire
1694 – 1778
J.J. Rousseau
1712 – 1778

5. Enlightenment in France
Philosophe: social thinkers in France during the enlightenment (French for Philosopher)
Believed that people could apply reason to all aspects of life
Five Concepts of Philosophes
Reason- truth could be found through reasoning
Nature- what is natural is also good and reasonable
Happiness- seek well-being on earth
Progress- society and humankind could improve
Liberty- freedom

6. Summary:
Rank the 5 thinkers of the Enlightenment from 1 – 5 and explain why you put them in this order. (1 being most important contribution, 5 being least important contribution).