French Revolution occur due to the philosopher. Do you agree with the statement .Justify your answer
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French revolution occurred due to the spread of print.
1. The ideas of enlightenment thinkers could now reach a wider public. They argued against the supreme power of church and monarchy. They requested people to look through the eyes of reason and rationality. The writings of Rossaeau and Voltaire were published in large numbers and those who read them saw the world through new eyes of reason
2. The spread of print created a new culture of debate and discussion. Existing institutions and authorities were re evaluated by a public which had become aware of the power of reason.
3. By 1780s , cartoons and caricatures were printed that mocked the monarchial system. They questioned the existing social order. Most of them claimed that the monarchy remained absorbed in sensual pleasures while the common public suffered many hardships. These gave new revolutionary thoughts to people.