Contrast the philosophes and the aristocracy
What will be an ideal response?
Essay responses should include these points:
• The philosophes were open to discussing any topic with no "polite" restrictions.
• The philosophes were deist, believing that the universe proceeded in natural law.
• Philosophes objected openly to the aristocratic structure of the monarchy and Church.
• They believed in the rights of man (humans) for freedom and liberty.
• Members of the aristocracy had a taste for elaborate ornamentation and the pursuit of pleasure.
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