1. Rene Descartes - Rene Descartes was a philosopher and mathematician. During this period he made several important developments on calculus, geometry, and mathematics. He is most famous for the phrase “I think therefore I am” (or in Latin “Cogito Ergo Sum”). He is thought of as the father to modern philosophy and emphasized the idea of having doubt in order to prove something with logic (he in fact was a Catholic and believed in God but he doubted his beliefs so that he could prove God’s existence to himself. This shows that he really focused more in reason than faith).
2. John Locke - Locke was seen as a leading philosopher in the enlightenment and even had a significant impact on political thought. Locke argued the importance of a government having the consent of the governed (that is, the people choose to have them as the government). He also believed strongly in the importance on the inalienable rights of man which are life, liberty, and the persuit of happiness.
3. Sir Isaac Newton - Newton was one of most important contributors to mathematics and science during the enlightenment. In 1647, he published his founds in what is called the “Mathematica Principia” which explains his founding of the Laws of Gravity and The Laws of Motion, laying the framework for modern physics . He even helped with developing the telescope.
4. Adam Smith - Adam Smith was a philosopher of classical economics. He is best known for his book, “The Wealth of Nations” which is the basic foundation of classical economics. He was also put a big emphasis on the productivity of labor. He also is known for his “invisible hand” theory. This theory states that the market will allocate its resources based on how individuals act on their own self interest. He is also responsible for developing the supply and demand model.
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