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How would the enlightenment philosophers have argued against the belief in the divine right of kings

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John Locke would say it goes against man’s natural right to liberty and freedom. Others would agree and say similar things. Enlightened thinkers drifted away from religious thinking and focused rather on worldly matters and logic and reasoning. Inspired by scientific revolution in 1400-1600
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