Paragraph 4.2 - The Age of Reason - part two - 2021

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Paragraph 4.2 - The Age of Reason - part two

The Trias Politica of Montesquieu

Making the laws (parlement)

carrying out the laws (government)

independent judgement on both people and government (judges) 

The legislative branch

The executive branch

The judicial branch

Explain why the idea of a Trias Poltica went against the regular style of government at that time.

Adam Smith

According to Adam Smith the government should interfere in the economy

1. true
2. false

According to Adam Smith economic success was achieved by little or no regulation

1. true
2. false

According to Adam Smith there would be a healthy competition between buyers of products

1. true
2. false

According to Adam Smith the amount of buyers would dictate the size of the market

1. true
2. false

According to Adam Smith rational self-interest and greed would lead to nothing

1. true
2. false

WARNING!

In his 'Theory of Moral Sentiments' the rational self-interest is to be defined within the responsibilities of the citizen. In other words, the self-interest of a capitalist society should be founded NOT on the ego, but on the care for others, considering your own position in the process. 

According to Adam Smith reinvestment of profits would provide constant economic growth

1. true
2. false

According to Adam Smith the free market economy would make society more harmonious

1. true
2. false

How did
the Enlightenment
spread?
Write down
three methods

In your opinion, did Wikipedia succeed in doing what Diderot set out to with the Encyclopedia?