The Enlightenment
Across
- 2. A style of art, especially architecture and decorative art, that originated in France in the early 18th century
- 4. The idea that government shouldn't interfere with industries and business
- 5. A person engaged or learned in philosophy as an academic discipline
- 9. Genevan philosopher, writer and composer of the 18th century, his political philosophy influenced the French Revolution
- 12. English materialist and political philosopher who advocated sovereignty as the only kind of government that could resolve problems caused by the selfishness of humans
- 13. French philosopher and jurist who lived during the Enlightenment
- 15. An agreement by which people define and limit individual rights
- 16. English empiricist philosopher who believed that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience
- 17. A body of unchanging moral principles regarded as a basis for all human conduct
- 18. Scottish economist who advocated private enterprise and free trade
Down
- 1. One of a group of social thinkers in France during the Enlightenment
- 3. An 18th century European movement
- 6. The practice of officially examining books, movies, etc., and suppressing unacceptable parts.
- 7. King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786; brought Prussia military prestige by winning the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War
- 8. 4th president of the united states; member of the Continental Congress; helped frame the Bill of Rights
- 10. Longest ruling female leader of Russia who greatly increased the territory of the empire
- 11. A social gathering of intellectuals and artists
- 14. French writer who was the embodiment of 18th century enlightenment