... much as to make them unite and concentrate their thoughts on a common subject: how to change the way things were. The term "philosophes" refers to the great philosophers, writers, scientists and economists of the Enlightenment, also know as the Age of Reason. It is most commonly associated with the group of people including (Francois-Marie Arouet) Voltaire, (1694-1778), Jean-Jacques ... concept of liberty and sovereignty of the individual, as well as the process of breaking the old Regime and creating a new, fairer and more reasonable order. Although the Enlightenment consisted of many o...

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John Locke was among the most influential political philosophers of the Enlightenment period. He opposed the absolute authority of the state and the church; he felt that individuals should rely on themselves to make important decisions rather than having decisions imposed on ... to be accountable to the citizens and reflect the wills and beliefs of the citizens. The citizens of Canada are fortunate to have such freedom, equality of gender, race, and religion. We are able to voice out our opinions without being afraid of any consequences, and vote for those who we think will best lead the cou...

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