Bristow, William. "Enlightenment." Stanford University. Stanford University, 20 Aug. 2010. Web. 12 Jan. 2016. .
This paper discusses the different aspects of the Age of Enlightenment and its influence in society. It contains three main categories that separates the scientific, philosophic, and aesthetic thoughts of the Enlightenment. Bristow’s article consists of detailed explanations on the philosophes and the findings that emerged during the age of reason. Specifically, it includes a description of Locke’s theories on liberty and Rousseau's Social Contract theory. The paper suggests the connection between enlightened ideas, such as the support of social change and skepticism towards authority, to the French Revolution. …show more content…
Specifically, the philosophes’, such as Voltaire and Montesquieu, support of less government control and more criticism towards the authority. Hayes also suggests the argument that the Enlightenment was well accepted due to its propaganda. Additionally, the higher literacy rate it brought allowed citizens to become informed and support enlightened ideas. These arguments are relevant to the debate on the causes of the French Revolution. The paper does not seem biased but raises the controversies of the Enlightenment’s influence on the revolution.
Jayatilaka, Lawrence. "The Influence of Enlightenment Ideals on the French Revolution." The Influence of Enlightenment Ideals on the French Revolution. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Jan. 2016. …show more content…
Jayatilaka emphasizes the philosophes and the theories that motivated revolts. Specifically, the paper clarified Locke’s belief in the power people held against the government. Jayatilaka also identified other influences of the French Revolution that had been first affected by the age of reason. The American Revolution and Louis XVI are examples of the causes that were involved with enlightened beliefs. Similar to the sources mentioned above, this paper provides a detailed explanation of the Enlightenment’s impact on social values, institutions, and other factors of the