Students’ Questions about History Page 29

John Locke is one of the most influential Enlightenment thinkers. He developed the idea of the social contract, which says that people agree to form governments in order to protect their natural rights.

Aristotle believed in the golden mean, or the moderate way. He also believed in using logic and reasoning.

Thomas Aquinas was an extremely influential philosopher and theologian who was important to the Church because his writings helped to solidify the Church’s doctrine.

Aristotle was a celebrated Greek thinker who made significant contributions in the fields of logic, philosophy, and science. He is considered one of the most influential thinkers of all time.

Karl Marx believed that class conflict was inevitable in a capitalist society. He believed that the conflict between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat would eventually lead to a revolution.

Perception is the process of attaining awareness or understanding of the environment or situation. It is a product of sensation and is relative to the individual.

Aristotle was a Greek philosopher who lived from 384 BC to 322 BC.

Karl Marx is important because he was the first person to develop the idea of socialism, which is an alternative to capitalism. He also wrote “The Communist Manifesto,” which is one of the most influential political documents in history.

Niccolo Machiavelli was an Italian political thinker who wrote “The Prince”, a handbook for rulers. He also wrote “The Discourses”, a work on republicanism.

The teachings of Confucius emphasize the importance of human relationships, while the teachings of Lao Tzu emphasize the importance of nature.