1. New Entry: Enlightened Thinkers 2. List two examples of enlightened thinking. Quiz Friday 8 classes in 2 weeks.

10/6 Enlightened Thinkers

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EQ: Explain how the Enlightenment increased tensions in Europe. By the end of class our objectives are: -Wollstonecraft's beliefs on women’s rights -Voltaire’s use of satire -Enlightenment caused problems

A Vindication of the Rights of Women Mary Wollstonecraft Published in 1792

Vindication - From the Latin Vindicatus - Avenge - Provide justification -a defense for

Susan B. Anthony’s Copy a great admirer of this earliest work for woman's right to Equality of rights ever penned by a Woman

On Your Own: • Read from the primary source:

A Vindication of the Rights of Woman • Use the questions to help make 2-3 bulleted notes on Mary Wollstonecraft.

Wollstonecraft • • •

I wish to see women as neither heroines nor brutes; but reasonable creatures • Argued women should have the same rights as men • Women are entitled to a good education to develop their minds

Let women share the rights and she will emulate the virtues of men; for she must grow more perfect when emancipated. • Thought many women were silly or superficial because men denied them education – Education would make mothers better mothers

• Thought women should not only be nurses, but doctors • Argued for women’s right to participate in politics

Voltaire (François-Marie Arouet)

I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.

• Published 70 books of political essays, philosophy, history, fiction, and drama • Used satire against his opponents – Irony and sarcasm used to denounce and ridicule

• Challenged clergy, the aristocracy, and the government • Twice sent to prison for being outspoken about his beliefs • Fought against intolerance, prejudice, and superstition

Homework: p. 556 (3)

We cannot wish for that we know not. -Voltaire