Les Philosophes

Les Philosophes, or "The Philosophers," was a circulate of influential French writers in the 17th and 18th centuries. They engaged in critical discussions about religion, government, and society, promoting ideas of reason, individual rights, and scientific inquiry. Their work helped lay the intellectual groundwork for the Enlightenment, challenging traditional authority and encouraging independent thought. While "Les Philosophes" is not a formal movement, it describes a group of thinkers—including Voltaire, Montesquieu, and Diderot—who collectively revolutionized ideas about human rights and reason, shaping modern Western perspectives on freedom, democracy, and scientific progress.