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  • Published In: Jacobin Magazine, 2025, n. 57. P. 21 1 of 2

  • Database: Sociology Source Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The article from Jacobin Magazine provides definitions and explanations of key philosophical and political concepts from the Enlightenment era, such as Cartesian doubt, consent of the governed, deism, empiricism, and natural rights. It also introduces important figures like the Encyclopédistes, philosophes, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, as well as terms like the general will, social contract, and state of nature. The text aims to educate readers on the intellectual and philosophical developments of the Enlightenment period in a concise and informative manner. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Jacobin Magazine. 2025/04, Issue 57, p21
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2470-6930
  • Accession Number:185114124
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