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| Believed that laws existed to preserve social order, not avenge crimes. |
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| Published over 70 books of philosophy, political essays and drama. |
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| Made enemies of the clergy, aristocracy and government. |
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| Was passionately commited to individual freedom |
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| Was exiled to England for more that two years. |
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| Devoted himself to the study of political liberty. |
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| Believed in a speedy trial for anyone accused of a crime. |
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| Civilization corrupted peoples natural goodness. |
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| He believed Britain was the best governed country of this time. |
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| He fought for tolerance, reason, freedom of religion and freedom of speech. |
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| Believed torture for punishment of a crime should never be used. |
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| Believed people should give up some of their freedom in favor of the common good. |
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| Believed power should have a Check to Power. |
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| Believed that humanitys worst enemies were intolerance, prejudie, and supersition. |
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| His ideas influenced criminal law reforms in Europe and North America. |
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| Believed government comes from the consent of the governed. |
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| Believed in a Direct Democracy. |
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| Wanted government to have executive, legislative, and judicial branches. |
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| His ideas would inspire leaders of the French Revolution to overthrow the Monarchy in 1789 |
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| His ideas became the foundation for the United States constitution. |
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| Enlightened thinkers believed truth could be discovered through reason or logical thinking. |
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| Philosophes believed that what was natural was also good and reasonable. |
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| Philosophes believed that what was natural was also good and reasonable. |
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| Philsophes rejected the medieval notion that people could find joy in the here after and urged people to seek well being on Earth. |
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| Philosophes stressed that society and human kind could improve |
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| Philosophes called for the liberties that the English people had won in their glorious revolution and Bill of Rights. |
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