Which Enlightenment Thinker are You?

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Discover Your Enlightenment Thinker

Find out which prominent Enlightenment thinker aligns with your beliefs and views on society, government, and human rights. This engaging quiz will challenge your perspectives and deepen your understanding of key philosophical ideas that shaped the modern world.

Understand the views of Enlightenment thinkers.
Explore your beliefs about human nature and governance.
Learn how your thoughts compare to historical philosophies.

12 Questions3 MinutesCreated by DebatingSage12

People are naturally evil.

Agree

Disagree

What is the purpose of government?

To protect our rights.

To protect people from their own selfishness.

If the government fails to respect people’s rights, it can be overthrown.

True

False

Power should be spread over many people, not just in the hands of a few.

True

False

Which quote is the best?

�I DISSAPPROVE OF WHAT YOU SAY, BUT WILL DEFEND TO THE DEATH YOUR RIGHT TO SAY IT.”

�PUNISHMENT SHOULD FIT THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE CRIME.”

�I PREFER LIBERTY WITH DANGER THAN PEACE WITH SLAVERY."

"I DO NOT WISH WOMEN TO HAVE POWER OVER MEN, BUT OVER THEMSELVES."

"IF BUSINESS IS TO BE BENEFICIAL, THE MORE FREE AND COMPETITIVE IT IS ALLOWED TO BE MEANS THE MORE BENEFICIAL IT WILL BE."

"USELESS LAWS WEAKEN THE NECESSARY ONES."

"THE CONDITION OF MAN IS A WAR OF EVERYONE AGAINST EVERYONE."

"GOVERNMENT HAS NO OTHER PURPOSE THAN TO PROTECT PROPERTY."

Human rights:

Are best protected by spreading power around and not just with one or two leaders

Are not just for men but also include women

People give up a few rights for the greater good

People accused of a crime should have fair trials without torture

It is better to live in a world full of educated people than uneducated people.

True

False

All business should be allowed to happen without any interference from the government.

True

False

People should be allowed to say whatever they want even if it is offensive.

True

False

"It is difficult to free fools from the chains they revere."

True

False

Anyone should be allowed to own a business in order to sell any goods and services they want, even if it is immoral.

True

False

Being thrown in prison for 20 years is an acceptable punishment for stealing.

True

False

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