Do the philosophical ideas from Locke, Voltaire, and Rousseau hold true in today’s American society?
Discuss The French Revolution of 1789 from the Perspective of Enlightenment thinkers such as Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau .
August 13, 2019The philosopher John Locke theorized that humans are born with a blank slate or a tabula rasa.
August 13, 2019Do the philosophical ideas from Locke, Voltaire, and Rousseau hold true in today’s American society?
Question Description
- After reading philosophical ideas from John Locke, Voltaire, and Rousseau. How are these philosophical ideas presented in each one of the assigned readings this week?
2. Do the philosophical ideas from Locke, Voltaire, and Rousseau hold true in today’s American society? That is, do Americans think society is progressing, believe that the environment shapes people, and view the world as a well-run clock?
Rubric
Discussion Forum Rubric
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