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The Enlightenment in Europe saw the rise of prominent philosophers who advocated new ideas about government, religion, and society. John Locke believed people were born with natural rights to life, liberty, and property. Montesquieu proposed separating government powers to prevent abuse. Philosophes like Voltaire and Rousseau promoted ideals of liberty, equality, religious tolerance, and democracy. Their ideas helped inspire revolutions and new governments with constitutions establishing rights and separate

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Enzo Saccoccia Caggiano

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EN