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What is it?
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A movement in Europe at made people apply logic for government to bring about human progress.
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Thomas Hobbes
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Believed that a strong ruler was needed to protect people from themselves, since humans are wicked and cruel. Published a book called 'Leviathan.'
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John Locke
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Believed that humans had three natural rights: life, liberty, and property. Government should protect those rights. Suggested that people can overthrow a government they do not like. Published a book called 'Two Treatises on Government.'
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Baron de Montesquieu
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Suggested the separation of powers - 3 branches of government. Published a book caled 'The Spirit of Laws.'
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