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  1. Enlightenment
    a movement in Europe from about 1650 until 1800 that advocated the use of reason and individualism instead of tradition and established doctrine
    The Enlightenment, or The Age of Reason, from approximately 1650 to 1800 was an important period in the development of democracy.
  2. Age of Reason
    a movement in Europe from about 1650 until 1800 that advocated the use of reason and individualism instead of tradition and established doctrine
    The Enlightenment, or The Age of Reason, from approximately 1650 to 1800 was an important period in the development of democracy.
  3. Thomas Hobbes
    English materialist and political philosopher who advocated absolute sovereignty as the only kind of government that could resolve problems caused by the selfishness of human beings (1588-1679)
    One well-known Enlightenment philosopher was an Englishman named Thomas Hobbes.
  4. trade-off
    an exchange that occurs as a compromise
    The trade-off for these benefits would be surrendering some of their natural rights.
  5. Hobbes
    English materialist and political philosopher who advocated absolute sovereignty as the only kind of government that could resolve problems caused by the selfishness of human beings (1588-1679)
    One well-known Enlightenment philosopher was an Englishman named Thomas Hobbes.
  6. leviathan
    the largest or most massive thing of its kind
    In 1651 he wrote Leviathan, which described his belief that in nature, people would be in a constant state of conflict and insecurity, looking out only for themselves and their interests.
  7. insecurity
    the anxiety experienced when feeling vulnerable
    In 1651 he wrote Leviathan, which described his belief that in nature, people would be in a constant state of conflict and insecurity, looking out only for themselves and their interests.
  8. context
    the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation
    Several political philosophers from The Age of Reason examined human behavior in the context of nature and society.
  9. approximately
    imprecise but fairly close to correct
    The Enlightenment, or The Age of Reason, from approximately 1650 to 1800 was an important period in the development of democracy.
  10. philosopher
    a specialist in the investigation of existence and knowledge
    Several political philosophers from The Age of Reason examined human behavior in the context of nature and society.
  11. meditation
    continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject
    Prior to the Enlightenment, it was commonly believed that the nature of the world could be best understood by the study of scripture, meditation, and reflection in one's own mind.
  12. scripture
    any writing that is regarded as sacred by a religious group
    Prior to the Enlightenment, it was commonly believed that the nature of the world could be best understood by the study of scripture, meditation, and reflection in one's own mind.
  13. observation
    the act of taking a patient look
    The Enlightenment established the idea that the natural world is best understood through close observation and reason.
  14. prior
    earlier in time
    Prior to the Enlightenment, it was commonly believed that the nature of the world could be best understood by the study of scripture, meditation, and reflection in one's own mind.
  15. behavior
    the way a person acts toward other people
    Several political philosophers from The Age of Reason examined human behavior in the context of nature and society.
  16. human nature
    psychological attributes assumed to be shared by all people
    From their observations, they developed theories about human nature and the need for and purposes of government.
  17. theory
    a belief that can guide behavior
    From their observations, they developed theories about human nature and the need for and purposes of government.
  18. nature
    the physical world including plants and animals
    Prior to the Enlightenment, it was commonly believed that the nature of the world could be best understood by the study of scripture, meditation, and reflection in one's own mind.
  19. well-known
    widely or fully known
    One well-known Enlightenment philosopher was an Englishman named Thomas Hobbes.
  20. understood
    implied by or inferred from actions or statements
    Prior to the Enlightenment, it was commonly believed that the nature of the world could be best understood by the study of scripture, meditation, and reflection in one's own mind.
  21. commonly
    under normal conditions
    Prior to the Enlightenment, it was commonly believed that the nature of the world could be best understood by the study of scripture, meditation, and reflection in one's own mind.
  22. surrender
    relinquish possession or control over
    The trade-off for these benefits would be surrendering some of their natural rights.
  23. examine
    observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
    Several political philosophers from The Age of Reason examined human behavior in the context of nature and society.
  24. democracy
    the orientation of those who favor government by the people
    The Enlightenment, or The Age of Reason, from approximately 1650 to 1800 was an important period in the development of democracy.
  25. Englishman
    a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
    One well-known Enlightenment philosopher was an Englishman named Thomas Hobbes.
  26. look out
    be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful
    In 1651 he wrote Leviathan, which described his belief that in nature, people would be in a constant state of conflict and insecurity, looking out only for themselves and their interests.
  27. reason
    a logical motive for a belief or action
    The Enlightenment, or The Age of Reason, from approximately 1650 to 1800 was an important period in the development of democracy.
  28. reflection
    the phenomenon of a wave being thrown back from a surface
    Prior to the Enlightenment, it was commonly believed that the nature of the world could be best understood by the study of scripture, meditation, and reflection in one's own mind.
  29. natural
    relating to or concerning the physical world
    The Enlightenment established the idea that the natural world is best understood through close observation and reason.
  30. conflict
    an open clash between two opposing groups
    In 1651 he wrote Leviathan, which described his belief that in nature, people would be in a constant state of conflict and insecurity, looking out only for themselves and their interests.
  31. constant
    uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
    In 1651 he wrote Leviathan, which described his belief that in nature, people would be in a constant state of conflict and insecurity, looking out only for themselves and their interests.
  32. developed
    being changed over time, as to be stronger or more complete
    From their observations, they developed theories about human nature and the need for and purposes of government.
  33. describe
    give a statement representing something
    In 1651 he wrote Leviathan, which described his belief that in nature, people would be in a constant state of conflict and insecurity, looking out only for themselves and their interests.
  34. human
    a person; a hominid with a large brain and articulate speech
    Several political philosophers from The Age of Reason examined human behavior in the context of nature and society.
  35. belief
    any cognitive content held as true
    In 1651 he wrote Leviathan, which described his belief that in nature, people would be in a constant state of conflict and insecurity, looking out only for themselves and their interests.
  36. age
    how long something has existed
    The Enlightenment, or The Age of Reason, from approximately 1650 to 1800 was an important period in the development of democracy.
  37. benefit
    something that aids or promotes well-being
    The trade-off for these benefits would be surrendering some of their natural rights.
  38. described
    represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
    In 1651 he wrote Leviathan, which described his belief that in nature, people would be in a constant state of conflict and insecurity, looking out only for themselves and their interests.
  39. development
    a process in which something passes to a different stage
    The Enlightenment, or The Age of Reason, from approximately 1650 to 1800 was an important period in the development of democracy.
  40. security
    the state of being free from danger or injury
    His theory suggested that government is necessary to give people peace and security.
  41. established
    brought about or set up or accepted
    The Enlightenment established the idea that the natural world is best understood through close observation and reason.
  42. Thomas
    the Apostle who would not believe the resurrection of Jesus until he saw Jesus with his own eyes
    One well-known Enlightenment philosopher was an Englishman named Thomas Hobbes.
  43. understand
    know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
    Prior to the Enlightenment, it was commonly believed that the nature of the world could be best understood by the study of scripture, meditation, and reflection in one's own mind.
  44. develop
    progress or evolve through a process of natural growth
    From their observations, they developed theories about human nature and the need for and purposes of government.
  45. best
    having the most positive qualities
    Prior to the Enlightenment, it was commonly believed that the nature of the world could be best understood by the study of scripture, meditation, and reflection in one's own mind.
  46. government
    the system or form by which a community is ruled
    From their observations, they developed theories about human nature and the need for and purposes of government.
  47. establish
    set up or found
    The Enlightenment established the idea that the natural world is best understood through close observation and reason.
  48. suggest
    make a proposal; declare a plan for something
    His theory suggested that government is necessary to give people peace and security.
  49. need
    require or want
    From their observations, they developed theories about human nature and the need for and purposes of government.
  50. period
    an amount of time
    The Enlightenment, or The Age of Reason, from approximately 1650 to 1800 was an important period in the development of democracy.
  51. trade
    the commercial exchange of goods and services
    The trade-off for these benefits would be surrendering some of their natural rights.
  52. important
    significant in effect or meaning
    The Enlightenment, or The Age of Reason, from approximately 1650 to 1800 was an important period in the development of democracy.
  53. society
    an extended group having a distinctive cultural organization
    Several political philosophers from The Age of Reason examined human behavior in the context of nature and society.
  54. study
    applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject
    Prior to the Enlightenment, it was commonly believed that the nature of the world could be best understood by the study of scripture, meditation, and reflection in one's own mind.
  55. world
    the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
    Prior to the Enlightenment, it was commonly believed that the nature of the world could be best understood by the study of scripture, meditation, and reflection in one's own mind.
  56. political
    involving or characteristic of governing or social power
    Several political philosophers from The Age of Reason examined human behavior in the context of nature and society.
  57. peace
    the state prevailing during the absence of war
    His theory suggested that government is necessary to give people peace and security.
  58. necessary
    absolutely essential
    His theory suggested that government is necessary to give people peace and security.
  59. purpose
    what something is used for
    From their observations, they developed theories about human nature and the need for and purposes of government.
  60. people
    any group of human beings collectively
    In 1651 he wrote Leviathan, which described his belief that in nature, people would be in a constant state of conflict and insecurity, looking out only for themselves and their interests.
  61. looking
    appearing to be as specified
    In 1651 he wrote Leviathan, which described his belief that in nature, people would be in a constant state of conflict and insecurity, looking out only for themselves and their interests.
  62. several
    of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
    Several political philosophers from The Age of Reason examined human behavior in the context of nature and society.
  63. idea
    the content of cognition
    The Enlightenment established the idea that the natural world is best understood through close observation and reason.
  64. known
    apprehended with certainty
    One well-known Enlightenment philosopher was an Englishman named Thomas Hobbes.
  65. believe
    accept as true; take to be true
    Prior to the Enlightenment, it was commonly believed that the nature of the world could be best understood by the study of scripture, meditation, and reflection in one's own mind.
  66. close
    at or within a short distance in space or time
    The Enlightenment established the idea that the natural world is best understood through close observation and reason.
  67. interest
    a sense of concern with and curiosity about something
    In 1651 he wrote Leviathan, which described his belief that in nature, people would be in a constant state of conflict and insecurity, looking out only for themselves and their interests.
  68. write
    name the letters that comprise the accepted form of
    In 1651 he wrote Leviathan, which described his belief that in nature, people would be in a constant state of conflict and insecurity, looking out only for themselves and their interests.
  69. mind
    that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings
    Prior to the Enlightenment, it was commonly believed that the nature of the world could be best understood by the study of scripture, meditation, and reflection in one's own mind.
  70. state
    the way something is with respect to its main attributes
    In 1651 he wrote Leviathan, which described his belief that in nature, people would be in a constant state of conflict and insecurity, looking out only for themselves and their interests.
  71. name
    a language unit by which a person or thing is known
    One well-known Enlightenment philosopher was an Englishman named Thomas Hobbes.
  72. off
    from a particular thing or place or position
    The trade-off for these benefits would be surrendering some of their natural rights.
  73. right
    free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
    The trade-off for these benefits would be surrendering some of their natural rights.
  74. one
    smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
    Prior to the Enlightenment, it was commonly believed that the nature of the world could be best understood by the study of scripture, meditation, and reflection in one's own mind.
  75. through
    having finished or arrived at completion
    The Enlightenment established the idea that the natural world is best understood through close observation and reason.
  76. own
    belonging to or on behalf of a specified person
    Prior to the Enlightenment, it was commonly believed that the nature of the world could be best understood by the study of scripture, meditation, and reflection in one's own mind.
  77. well
    in a good or satisfactory manner or to a high standard
    One well-known Enlightenment philosopher was an Englishman named Thomas Hobbes.
  78. look
    perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
    In 1651 he wrote Leviathan, which described his belief that in nature, people would be in a constant state of conflict and insecurity, looking out only for themselves and their interests.
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