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The Philosophers: John Locke, Sir Isaac Newton, Adam Smith - Coggle Diagram
The Philosophers: John Locke, Sir Isaac Newton, Adam Smith
Sir Isaac Newton
(1642-1727)
Scientific revolution
a natural philosopher
foundation for the enlightenment
rational view of the universe
natural law
Main contribution
:
The Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica
theory of calculus
the three laws of motion
culmination of more than 20 years of thinking
theory of universal gravitation
–> gained his reputation
A foundation of modern science
The age of enlightenment
Reason
Natural law
Progress
1685-1815
Adam Smith
(1723-1790)
Economic theory
Normative guide to action
Books; work
"The Wealth of Nations"
in 1776
Free Trade
Principle of liberalism
limited Government influence between business and individuals
Invisible Hand (Self-interest)
The division of labour
specific tasks and roles
"The Theory of Moral Sentiments"
in 1759
a Scottish economist
John Locke
(1631-1704)
Natural rights
life
liberty
property
rational view of government
Foundation for social contract
Empiricism & tabula rasa
education
everything we know is from experience
religious toleration
liberty of consciousness
Books ; work
"Two Treatises of Government"
in 1689
social contract theory
natural rights
"An Essay Concerning Human Understanding"
foundation of human knowledge
faith
moral philosophy
in four books
in 1690
