Enlightenment thinker

5. A set of principles or beliefs that are accepted as incontrovertibly true by a particular group, typically without being questioned or doubted
6. Freedom from oppressive government control; a core Enlightenment value.
7. French writer who advocated for freedom of speech
8. French Enlightenment philosopher who wrote The Social Contract
9. The suppression of speech or writings by authorities; many Enlightenment thinkers opposed it.
12. The process by which certain individuals or groups are pushed to the edges (or margins) of society, often leading to them being treated as less important, less visible, or less powerful.
14. The state of being equal in terms of rights, opportunities, and treatment
15. The ability to think logically and critically; a key principle of the Enlightenment.

1. Italian criminologist who opposed torture
2. The belief that reason is the primary source of knowledge rather than religious faith or emotions.
3. The state of being free, where individuals have the ability to act, think, and express themselves without undue restriction or control.
4. fundamental change in political or social structures, often inspired by Enlightenment ideas (e.g., the American and French Revolutions).
10. A significant and often rapid change in political, social, or economic systems, typically involving the overthrow or radical transformation of an existing government or societal structure.
11. Scottish economist who wrote The Wealth of Nations
13. English thinker who promoted natural rights and government by consent