Question

how did philosophers influence the people of France​

Answer 1

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Philosophers

influenced the thinking of the people of France as :                                          

(i) They believed

that mans' destiny was in his own hands.

(ii)  Criticized the divine and absolute rights of

rulers.

(iii) Idea of formation of government based on

social contract between people and their representatives.                                                                                                             (iv) All powers should not be

concentrated.

Answer 2

The ideas of great philosophers such as John Locke and Jean Jacques Rousseau were discussed in public places such as salons, coffee houses and were read aloud for those who could not read. This had a great impact on the French Revolution