What was the role of philosophers and thinkers in French Revolution?

The thinkers and philosophers like Voltaire, Rousseau, Montesquieu, John Locke etc played an important role in French revolution. They created awareness among people through their writings. They criticized the absolute powers of monarch. They encouraged people to fight for liberty and equal rights.

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