Support The Main Ideas During The Age Of Enlightenment

Philosophers had confidence in the people to use their ability to use reason. Well educated people known as philosophers during the late 17 and 18 century met to discuss religious, economic, government, and social questions. This period of high intellect and bright new ideas was called the Age of Reason or also Age of Enlightenment. What were the philosophers or thinkers of the Enlightenment main idea? Thinkers, also known as philosophers in the 17 and 18th century had many similar thoughts. These philosophers were John Locke, Voltaire, Adam Smith, and Mary Wollstonecraft. John Locke main idea during the Age of Reason was natural rights for equality especially men. As well, the evidence I have found to support my thesis is “all men are naturally …show more content…
Furthermore, the evidence I found to support my thesis is “ without government interference the obvious and simple system of natural liberty establishes itself of its own accord.”said Smith. The evidence I found supports Smith’s main idea because he thought of pursuing his own interest he promotes society more effectively than when he really intends to promote it. Mary Wollstonecraft’s main idea during the Age of Enlightenment was every woman had rights and that women were equal to men. The evidence I have found to support my thesis is “ to enable the individual to attain such habits of virtue as will render her independent.”said Wollstonecraft. This evidence explains and supports Mary’s thought that to render mankind more virtuous and happier, both sexes must act on the same principle. Although John Locke, Voltaire, Adam Smith, and Mary Wollstonecraft the philosophers of the 17 and 18th century had different ideas the one idea they shared was natural rights. When philosophers met they all had a social contract on their ideas. Each philosopher took part in the making the world a better place. The Age of Enlightenment was a time where people brought ideas into