Aim: Who were the major contributors to Enlightenment thought? How did their views impact society? Do Now: Have you ever heard the phrase” Don’t give it another thought” ? Why are thoughts so powerful? Why is their fear associated with something intangible? Is there any other period in history where this was also the case?
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Aim: Who were the major contributors to Enlightenment thought? How did their views impact society?
Do Now: Have you ever heard the phrase” Don’t give it another thought” ? Why are thoughts so powerful? Why is their fear associated with something intangible?
Is there any other period in history where this was also the case?
Pair Share Activity:
What was the catalyst that brought about this change in views during the period of the Enlightenment?
Cause and Effect• A new spirit of curiosity• A new focus on careful
observation• Willingness to question
old beliefs• Seeing new species of
animals and vegetation within new lands added to curiosity.
• Increased sense of exploration in all genres.
• There now exists laws that guide Human Behavior.
• People, especially the lowerclass , begin to doubt in the divinity of kings.
• People believed that application of “reason” can make society better.
• Western Society becomes more secular
• Individuals gain importance.
PtolemyCopernicusKeplerGalileoNewton
• ““If I have seen further, it is because I have stood on the shoulders of giants.” Sir Isaac Newton
What did Newton mean by the quotation above?
Ptolemy – Geocentric Theory
Copernicus – Heliocentric Theory
Kepler – Elipitcal Orbits
Galileo – Laws of Motion
Galileo – Branded as Heretic by the Catholic Church!
Newton – Laws of Gravity
Enlightenment – a belief that natural laws can govern all aspects of society.
The Philosophes
1. Hobbes
2. Locke
3. Voltaire
4. Montesquieu
5. Rousseau
Research your Philosophe
1. Describe the main philosophy/ideas of your assigned philosophe. (Hobbes, Locke, Voltaire, Montesquieu, Rousseau)
2. What are their views on human nature and/or government?
3. Do they have any famous quotations? What are they?
4. Draw a picture or diagram that would represent their ideas. Explain your picture. (30/100 pts.)