The Spirit of Liberty: The Enlightenment and Modern Politics

As the Enlightenment expanded to different areas of Europe, thinkers continued to focus on the liberty of the individual. As we continue our exploration of this era, Rabbi Rocklin will address the following questions:

1. Why was John Locke's view on property important in the development of the Enlightenment?
2. How did Enlightenment philosophy create conditions for Jews to be able to assimilate into society?
3. In what ways did Rousseau begin to break away from the Enlightenment?