Philosophers of the Enlightenment

During the period of European history known as the Enlightenment, a new kind of thought arose that began to change people's perception of their place in the world. Led by a number of influential philosophers and writers, this movement and its thinking led to radical changes in society. Even today, the influence of these men cannot be understated. Our current ideas about democracy, freedom, and individuality are indebted to the work of these great thinkers. This series presents the life and times of six of the great philosophers of the Enlightenment, detailing the important events in the subject's life, his most important writings, his influence on the society of his day, and how his ideas still influence our society today, offering a link between Enlightenment thought and modern concepts of rights and democracy. Primary source images in each book help bring to life the subject and the world in which he lived. Curriculum Corollaries: world history social studies.Philosophers of the Enlightenment, with ISBN 9781404206205 and ISBN 1404206205.