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Which of the following is an enlightenment thinker whose writings are said to have created conditions for a revolution in French?


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a

Louis Sebastien Mercier

b

Rousseau

c

Menocchio

d

Gutenberg  

answer is B.

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Jean-Jacques Rousseau was an enlightenment thinker whose political and intellectual beliefs influenced the French Revolution (1712-1778). Rousseau established the concept of the "social contract" during his inquiry, which was an unwritten agreement between governments and individuals. He also invented the concept of popular sovereignty, which implies that actual political authority is derived from widespread agreement. These revolutionaries agreed with Rousseau that, while no political system is perfect, it must strive to change and improve. Rousseau also advocated for civic religion or religion that worships God and upholds values rather than serving vested interests.
 
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