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Period: Jan 1, 1453 to
Ancient Régine
political, social and economic system characterized by having a class society, an agrarian economy and absolute monarchy of divine origin -
Montesquieu
French philosofer ilustrated that studyed law in the 17th-18th century. He created various political issues in wich three powers were distinguished; legislative, ejecutive and judicial. One of his most important work is "The Spirit of the Law". Due to this changes in the law, the French Revolution arrived that led to a chance of era. -
Voltaire
He was famous for his advocacy of civil liberties, including freedom of religion and separation of church and state. he wrote "Candide". He born in France in the 18th century and the late Modern Age. He was one of the greatest philosopher of the Enligthment. His political ideas greatly influenced the French Revolution -
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
French philosopher ilustrated. Born in Switcerlanda. He defended the idea that sovereing should be in peoples hands. He wrote "The Social Contract". His political ideas greatly influenced in the French Revolution. He was one of the greateast philosophers of the Enligthmen. 18th century, Modern Age. -
Adam Smith
He was the greatest economist and philosopher of the Enligthment. He argued against the regulation of the trade and defended a free-market economic. He wrote "The Wealth of Nations". he born in Scotland, 18th century, late Modern Age. He is considered the father of economic, liberalism and capitalism. -
Enciclopedia
Diccionario ilustrado dedicado a recopilar las ideas de los ilustrados. En Francia, años 1751 -1772, Edad Moderna. Fue el principal vehículo de difusión, dirigida por Diderot y D´Alembert aunque intervinieron la mayoría de filosofos de la época. Pretendían acabar con el monopolio del saber que hasta ese momento había tenido la Iglesia.