Across
- 4. Philosopher who argued for a strong central authority due to human selfishness.
- 5. The idea that the universe operates in a mechanistic, predictable manner.
- 7. Economic thinker who wrote "The Wealth of Nations" and advocated free markets.
- 8. Italian astronomer who improved the telescope and supported heliocentrism.
- 10. French intellectuals who promoted reason, progress, and critical thinking.
- 11. A social agreement where individuals give up certain freedoms for collective security.
- 13. He developed the heliocentric theory, stating that the Earth orbits the sun.
Down
- 1. A systematic procedure for collecting and analyzing evidence in science.
- 2. Enlightenment philosopher who believed in natural rights and inspired democracy.
- 3. A gathering of leading enlightened individuals in France.
- 6. Female Enlightenment thinker who argued for women's rights and education.
- 9. Intellectual movement emphasizing reason, science, and individual rights.
- 12. Enlightenment writer and critic of the Catholic Church who championed free speech.