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John Locke English philosopher who lived during the time of Glorious Revolution. individual rights included life, liberty, and property. Rejects divine right theory. Social Right theorist. Inspired T.J. on DOI.
Baron Charles de Montesquieu The spirit of Laws he wrote in 1748. Ideas inspired James Madison and Federalist 47. Most quoted political philosopher by the men at the constitutional convention in 1787.
Thomas Hobbes Convinced that a strong monarchy was essential to deal with disorder. He wrote Leviathan. People needed to enter a social contract with a social monarch.
William Blackstone He incorporated JudeoChristian principles into his work. Strong belief in the Ten Commandments. Later Elected as a member of Parliament. His work remain relevant to American Lawyer edu.
Voltaire Introduced the writings of John Locke and Sir Isaac Newton. wrote a book praising English customs. Often wrote of the need for free speech and religious toleration.
Jean Jacques Rousseau Acquainted with Voltaire and Diederot and the ideas of Enlightenment. His most famous work the social contract, he suggested that a state based on genuine social contract would give men freedom
Thomas Aquinas Published his ideas in a book titled Summa Theologica, he used arguments of Aristotle to prove basic religious beliefs with logic and reason. Influenced centuries of religious and academic thought.
John Calvin Published his ideas in Institutes of the Christian Relgion, he outlined the doctrine of predestination and the doctrine of the elect. Many of his ideas about worship and local government were adopted by puritans in England.
Moses Known for leading the Hebrew people from slavery by the Egyptians, In the old testament he was given the first of these laws, the ten commandments. Used as a symbol of strength and courage. his work was used in the establishing principles of American law.
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