Which are examples of Enlightenment ideas?

Choose all answers that are correct.

A.

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

B.

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

C.

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

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.

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Kiki

19 May, 09:56

Which are examples of Enlightenment ideas?

Choose all answers that are correct.

A.

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

B.

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

C.

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

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.

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Lester · Answer 1

Im pretty sure that ALL of those are Enlightenment ideas except for A.

Nikita · Answer 2

B, C and D are all enlightenment ideas. They are enlightenment ideas, because they emphasize reason and scientific knowledge over religious theory and religious tradition. Diderot's Encyclopedia is a huge mile stone for the Enlightenment Period as it was a huge book of information so that it could educate the masses and there was a general idea during the time that all humans were equal and that elite monarchy and elitism in religion should not exist.