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1. Where was Rousseau born according to the Introduction?

Geneva.

2. When did Rousseau flee France?

1762.

3. When did Rousseau die?

1778.

4. What was the most popular form of government in Europe during Rousseau's time?

Enlightened Despotism.

5. What Saint influenced Rousseau's vision?

Saint Thomas Aquinas.

6. What were Hobbes, Spinoza and Locke critiquing?

The rational basis of natural law and religion.

7. What were Hobbes, Spinoza and Locke trying to avoid when they were building their theories?

Metaphysical disputes.

8. What is best represented by the "Philosophes"?

The Enlightenment.

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