The French Revolution
The French Revolution
Context
Scientists during the Renaissance had discovered laws that govern the natural
world
Intellectuals – philosophers – began to ask if natural laws might also apply to
human beings
Particularly to human institutions such as governments
Philosophes were secular in thinking – they used reason and logic, rather than
faith, religion, and superstition, to answer important questions
Used reason and logic to determine how governments are formed
Tried to figure out what logical, rational principles work to tie people to their
governments
Questioned the divine right of kings
Philosophers who support
2)Abbe sieyes – born in priest family , he wrote book “ what is 3rd estate?”