Throughout history, philosophes have given the world wisdoms that have shaped the course of history. Many differents viewpoints from all walks of life have influenced the modern day. Voltaire and Baron de Montesquieu were among many of the prominent philosophers. In times of struggle, people look to the past for guidance, and the words of these great philosophes are not exempt from modern thinkers’ scrutiny.
While Voltaire believed in a single, enlightened central power, Montesquieu advocated for a separated system of government with three branches. Voltaire thought that a single entity controlling the government was necessary for harmony and order. Montesquieu on the other hand believed that government needed to be checked and balanced
