The Enlightenment Epoch

Giants of Reason

Explore the minds that shaped modern thought.

Portrait of John Locke

John Locke

A foundational figure of empiricism and political liberalism, advocating for natural rights.

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Portrait of Voltaire

Voltaire

A prolific writer and philosopher known for his advocacy of freedom of speech and religion.

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Portrait of Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

A key figure whose ideas on social contract and general will influenced the French Revolution.

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Portrait of Immanuel Kant

Immanuel Kant

A central philosopher whose work synthesized rationalism and empiricism, and explored ethics.

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Portrait of Montesquieu

Montesquieu

Championed the separation of powers, a fundamental concept in modern governance.

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Portrait of Denis Diderot

Denis Diderot

The driving force behind the Encyclopédie, a monumental work of the Enlightenment.

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