An intellectual figure from France who made significant contributions to philosophy during the 18th century. These philosophers often explored topics such as reason, human nature, and society.
Voltaire: A prominent 18th-century French philosopher known for his advocacy of civil liberties and freedom of speech.
Montesquieu: Another influential 18th-century French philosopher who developed the concept of separation of powers within a government.
Rousseau: A key figure in Enlightenment philosophy who proposed the idea of the social contract theory.
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