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Francis Hutcheson
Who wrote a pamphlet, Considerations on Patronage, the best of his works was, A System of Moral Philosophy. His work, unalienable rights, was a collective of rights to resist oppressive government. -
John Millar
His works, Observations concerning the Distinction of Ranks in Society, An Historical View of the English Government, An Historical View of the English Government from the Settlement of the Saxons in Britain to the Revolution in 1688, Letters of Crito on the causes, objects, and consequences, of the present war. -
James Beattie
Poet. His notable works were, Essay on the Nature and Immutability of Truth (1770); The Minstrel (1771–74)
Beattie was prominent in arguing against the institution of slavery. -
Archibald Alison
He wrote Life of Lord Woodhouselee, and also Essays on the Nature and Principles of Taste. -
3 documents that influenced the Enlightenment
1) the Declaration of Independence - This was important because is declared independence. It helped establish the country of America.
2) the Bill of Rights - It is important because it is a guarantee that the United States Government, and later the States, would not infringe on rights that are personal to every human being in this nation, and those reserved to the States.
3) the Constitution - founded our government -
3 documents that were influenced by the ideas of the Enlightenment
1) The Declaration of Independence - This was important because is declared independence. It helped establish the country of America.
2) Declaration of the Rights of Man - so we can have free will.
3) U.S. Bill of Rights - Recognizes the fact that i am a human being who deserved to be treated humanely -
Definitions
Salons: an establishment where a hairdresser, beautician, or couturier conducts business.
Philosophes: a person engaged or learned in philosophy, esp. as an academic discipline.
The Enlightenment: the action of enlightening or the state of being enlightened.
Enlightened despots: Enlightened absolutism (also known as benevolent despotism or enlightened despotism) is a form of absolute monarchy or despotism in which rulers were influenced by the Enlightenment.
