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Published: 01.12.1996.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Age of Enlightenment Rousseau and Montesquieu', 1.
  • Essays 'Age of Enlightenment Rousseau and Montesquieu', 2.
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Rousseau and Montesquieu
The 18th century, the Age of Enlightenment, most assuredly produced many revolutionary changes throughout Europe. This Age of Enlightenment intensely emphasized human intelligence and analytical reason. This brought forth an innate desire for the progression of man. The changes which were most abundant during this century can be seen predominantly in Europe's society, economy, as well as their political systems. Two theorists who were especially essential to the Age of Enlightenment were Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Montesquieu who was originally known as Charles…

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