<p>Table of Contents:**<br><br>**

Chapter 1

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

Chapter 2

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

Chapter 3

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

Chapter 4

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

Chapter 5

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