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Who was Marquis de Condorcet?

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Marquis de Condorcet was a mathematician and philosopher. His work, including education reform, early feminist thought, abolition of slavery, the idea of human progress, and the Condorcet voting method are said to embody the Age of Enlightenment.

Question 2

Why was Marquis de Condorcet important?

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Marquis de Condorcet is notable for his progressive views, particularly relating to women's rights and representative government. He also served an important role in advocating for a republic during the French Revolution (1789-99).

Question 3

What did Marquis de Condorcet write?

Accepted Answer

Marquis de Condorcet wrote many important works; one of his most important is "Sketch for a Historical Picture of the Progress of the Human Spirit", which is considered one of the most significant Enlightenment texts and the most influential work on the idea of progress ever written.

Question 4

Why was Marquis de Condorcet arrested?

Accepted Answer

Marquis de Condorcet was arrested for his outspoken opposition to the Jacobin government at the outset of the Reign of Terror, during the French Revolution. He was imprisoned after months of hiding and died in his cell two days later.

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