Summary - The Enlightenment was a philosophical movement of the 18Th century characterized by belief in the power of human reason and questioning authority. Many enlightenment philosophers like John Locke, Voltaire, and Rousseau published their ideas on government
Philosophers influenced change because they thought that people should have basic rights and have a say in government.
John Locke- Because he thought that basic rights men should have were to own property and freedom of speech.
