With notable exceptions such as ________, enlightened thinkers did not believe that ordinary people (including peasants and workers) should have full political rights.

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Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a prominent figure among the Enlightenment thinkers who diverged from the common view of his contemporaries by advocating for the political rights of the common people. His philosophy emphasized the importance of the general will and direct democracy, setting him apart from others who were more cautious about extending political rights to all citizens.

With Notable Exceptions Such as ________, Enlightened Thinkers Did Not