Question

What role did the philosophers play in the French Revolution?

Answer 1

Ideas oh philosphers played an important role in bringing about the french revolution . They popularised the idea of french society basd on equality and freedom of individuals . Philosophers like Rousseau and John Locke criticised the DOCTORINE OF DIVINE and ABSOLUTE RULE OF THE KING

Their books were a great inspiration for people

John Locke - Two Treatises Of Govt.

It sought to refute doctrine of divine

Jean Jacques Rousseau - The Social Contract

The idea forwarding proposing a form of govt. based on social contract b/w people and thier representatives

Montesquieu - The Spirit Of Laws