Which statement accurately describes Voltaire, Montesquieu, Diderot, and Condorcet?

Responses

They were Belgian scientists who developed new theories in physics.

They were Belgian scientists who developed new theories in physics.

They were Swiss religious leaders who rejected the authority of the pope.

They were Swiss religious leaders who rejected the authority of the pope.

They were Italian Renaissance authors who wrote poetry and drama.

They were Italian Renaissance authors who wrote poetry and drama.

They were French philosophers who promoted Enlightenment ideas.

They were French philosophers who promoted Enlightenment ideas.

1 answer

The accurate statement is:

They were French philosophers who promoted Enlightenment ideas.

Voltaire, Montesquieu, Diderot, and Condorcet were key figures of the Enlightenment, contributing to ideas about reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional authority.