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a ruler that belives in the enlightenment
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to keep other rulers and countries in check
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sun-centered the system of the universe in which the Earth and planets revolve around the sun
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rights with which all humans are born, including the rights to life, liberty, and property
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all individuals should be forced to abide by the general will since it represents what is best for the entire community
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French for philosopher applied to all intellectuals during the Enlightenment
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a concept that the state should not impose government regulations but should leave the economy alone
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the elegant urban drawing rooms where, in the eighteenth century, writers, artists, aristocrats, government officials, and wealthy middle-class people gathered to discuss the ideas of the philosophes
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an artistic style of the seventeenth century characterized by complex forms, bold ornamentation, and contrasting elements
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an artistic style that replaced baroque in the 1730s it was highly secular, emphasizing grace, charm, and gentle action
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systematic procedure for collecting and analyzing evidence that was crucial to the evolution of science in the modern world