Philosophical texts refer to written works that explore ideas about knowledge, existence, ethics, morality, and other fundamental concepts related to human life and society.
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Enlightenment: An intellectual movement during the 17th and 18th centuries that emphasized reason, science, individualism, and skepticism towards traditional authority.
Montesquieu: A prominent Enlightenment philosopher known for his theory on separation of powers within government institutions.
Voltaire: Another influential Enlightenment thinker whose writings advocated for freedom of speech and religious tolerance.