Which of the Enlightenment thinkers discussed in this section do you think had the most impact on modern society?

It is difficult to pinpoint one particular Enlightenment thinker as having the most impact on modern society, as each thinker contributed significant ideas to the development of modern political, social, and scientific thought. However, some of the most influential figures include john Locke for his ideas on natural rights and democracy, Voltaire for his advocacy of freedom of speech and religious tolerance, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau for his ideas on the social contract and individual freedom.