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Which are examples of Enlightenment ideas?

Choose all answers that are correct.



A.


The French philosopher Montesquieu wrote about the importance of separating government powers.


B.


The English writer William Shakespeare wrote histories of the kings of England.


C.


The French philosopher Diderot attempted to organize all knowledge into an encyclopedia.


D.


John Locke and others argued that laws of the social world could be understood by applying the power of human reason.


E.


Puritans in England overthrew the king and imposed religious laws.



Answer :

JamieBoss
A. C. and D. are all examples of famous Enlightenment figures. William Shakespeare was earlier in time, and an overthrowing of the king for religious laws would have gone against Enlightenment ideas.
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Examples of the Enlightenment ideas are options: A. The French philosopher Montesquieu wrote about the importance of separating government powers, C. The French philosopher Diderot attempted to organize all knowledge into an encyclopedia, and D.John Locke and others argued that laws of social world could be understood by applying the power of human reason. The Enlightenment or the Age of Reason was an intellectual and philosophical movement that took place in Europe in the 18th century. The power of reason was the main idea and it undermined the power of the Church and the Monarchy.