how did philosophers influence the thinking of the people of france
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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.
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Thus the ideas of the philosophers were a direct attack on privileges and feudal rights which protected the upper classes. They helped rouse the people from inactivity and instilled in them a desire to root out social inequalities and set up a government responsive to their need.
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