To provide the best response, I would need to see the image in question as the interpretation of Enlightenment ideas can be context-dependent and based on visual elements. However, I can explain the concepts:
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Separation of Powers - This idea, advocated by Montesquieu, suggests that governmental power should be divided into different branches (executive, legislative, and judicial) to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
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Age of Reason - Often associated with the period where reason was emphasized over tradition; it involves the application of rational thought and skepticism towards religious and political norms.
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Natural Rights - This concept, associated with philosophers like John Locke, holds that individuals have inherent rights (like life, liberty, and property) that should not be infringed upon by governments.
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Social Contract - This is the theory that individuals consent to form societies and governments, giving up some freedoms in exchange for the protection of their remaining rights, as discussed by Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau.
If you can describe the image or provide more context, I can help determine which Enlightenment idea it best represents.
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