Question

What was the role of the philosophers and thinkers in the French Revolution? Explain by giving two examples.​

Answer 1

Question:

What was the role of the philosophers and thinkers in the French Revolution? Explain by giving two examples.

Answer:

Among them were Voltaire , Rousseau , Montesquieu and Dederot . Their revolutionary ideas helped the people to fight for their rights . (2) They exposed the inefficiency of the monarch and and his government. (3)Voltaire's ideas encouraged people to fight against the privileges and finance of the Church without guilt.

Answer 2

Role of philosophers and thinkers in the french revolution

Explanation:

• There were various philosophers like voltaire, Rousseau, Montesquieu, John locke etc played an important role in french revolution.
• They spread awareness among the people through their writings .
• They criticized absolute powers of monarch.
• Encouraged people to fight for liberty and equal rights.
• Their ideas were discussed intensively in public places and were frequently read aloud in groups for the benefit of those who were illiterate.
• Thus they contributed a lot in bringing of the French revolution.