When the Framers read the works of john Locke and Baron De Montesquieu they agreed with Locke about the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness (although Locke wrote property instead of pursuit of happiness) and they agreed with Montesquieu about the separation of powers into three branches (Legislative, Executive, and Judicial).
European EnlightenmentMost political scientists and historians credit John Locke as the greatest individual influence on the formation of the US. Others included French thinkers like Rousseau.
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Several of the ideas in the Constitution were new, and a large number of ideas were drawn from the literature of Republicanism in the United States, from the experiences of the 13 states, and from the British experience with mixed government. The most important influence from the European continent was from Montesquieu, who emphasized the need to have balanced forces pushing against each other to prevent tyranny. (This in itself reflects the influence of Polybius' 2nd-century BC treatise on the checks and balances of the constitution of the Roman Republic.) John Locke is known to have been a major influence, and the due process clause of the United States Constitution was partly based on common law stretching back to the Magna Carta of 1215.
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The Bill of Rights is an example of how Enlightenment is reflected in the United?æStates Constitution. The Bill of Rights makes sure the government is held responsible for protecting its citizens.
European philosophers did not write the Constitution. It was written by a committee of Americans, led by William S. Johnson, penned by Gouverneur Morris, and every phrase and every clause negotiated by James Madison.
Michael Weston has written: 'Kierkegaard and modern continental philosophy' -- subject(s): European Philosophy, History, Influence, Modern Philosophers, Philosophers, Modern, Philosophy, European
European philosophers, such as Montesquieu, Rousseau, and Voltaire, influenced Simon Bolivar by inspiring his ideas on liberty, governance, and the rights of individuals. Bolivar was particularly drawn to the principles of democracy, separation of powers, and republicanism advocated by these philosophers, which guided his vision for Latin American independence and new nation-building. The European Enlightenment philosophy helped shape Bolivar's belief in the importance of constitutional government and the need for social and political reforms in the region.
Two political theorists had great influence on the creation of the constitution; John Locke, and Baron de Montesquieu. Both of these men put a lot of weight on the consent of the governed and the role of the governed people in government. They also emphasized the importance of the social freedom of an individual to pursue life, liberty, and property.
Philosophers of the European Enlightenment favored the protection of Individual rights.
In later years of Enlightenment, absolute monarchs in the several European countries adopted some ideas of Enlightenment political philosophers.
It convinced them to fight for their political independence.
European philosophers in the 1700s were influenced by Enlightenment ideals such as individual rights, freedom of speech, and separation of powers. They also advocated for representative government, religious tolerance, and the pursuit of knowledge through reason and scientific inquiry. These beliefs laid the foundation for modern democratic principles and challenged established hierarchies of power.
It wasn't, but an interesting thing about the constitution the founding fathers were all members of the Masonic Lodge and they used some of the traditions from the Masons in the constitution. Washington was a master mason and when he died he had a Masonic funeral. Franklin, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, and others were all Masons and the influence in the constitution can be seen.
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