Table of Contents:**

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Chapter 1

: Introduction to the Enlightenment Era**
1.1 Historical Context and Background
1.2 Key Themes and Philosophical Movements
1.3 Significance of the Enlightenment in French History
1.4 Overview of Major Intellectual Figures

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Chapter 2

: Voltaire: The Champion of Reason**
2.1 Early Life and Influences
2.2 Philosophical Ideas and Contributions
2.3 Critique of Church and Monarchy
2.4 Impact on French Society and Beyond
2.5 Legacy and Controversies
2.6 Influence on Modern Thought

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Chapter 3

: Jean-Jacques Rousseau: Social Contract and Emancipation**
3.1 Life and Times of Rousseau
3.2 The Social Contract: Theory and Application
3.3 Discourse on Inequality: Critique of Civilization
3.4 Educational Philosophy and Pedagogical Influence
3.5 Political Thought and Influence on Revolutionary Ideals
3.6 Reception and Criticism in Modern Scholarship

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Chapter 4

: Denis Diderot and the Encyclopédie: Enlightenment Project in Print**
4.1 Diderot's Background and Intellectual Evolution
4.2 The Encyclopédie: Origins, Scope, and Purpose
4.3 Collaboration and Contributors
4.4 Censorship and Controversies
4.5 Impact on Knowledge Dissemination and Enlightenment Ideals
4.6 Legacy and Influence on Future Encyclopedic Projects

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Chapter 5

: Montesquieu: The Spirit of the Laws**
5.1 Life and Influences of Montesquieu
5.2 The Spirit of the Laws: Theory of Separation of Powers
5.3 Comparative Political Analysis and Legal Philosophy
5.4 Influence on Constitutionalism and Republicanism
5.5 Reception and Criticism in Contemporary and Modern Contexts
5.6 Montesquieu's Legacy in Political Theory and Jurisprudence