Question

Describe the contribution of philosophers' to the outbreak of the French Revolution in 1789?

Answer 1

Philosophers such as Voltaire , Diderot and Rousseau inspired the people to rise against all forms of inequality, injustice and corruption. They preached that real power rested with the people , and , therefore , a king should rule according to the will of the people. In case, the King failed to do so , people had the right to remove him.

Answer 2

Answer:

The philosophers who played a vital role in French Revolution are:

1. John Locke in his two treaties of government refers to the doctrine of divine and absolute right of monarch.

2. Rossaue referd a form of government based on social contract between the people and their representatives

3.Monteisque proposed that the division of power with the government among the legislature.