Which enlightenment philosopher promoted the principles of separation of church and state along with freedom of the press? a. hobbes b. locke c. montesquieu  d. voltaire

The correct answer is D.

Voltaire was a fervent defender of separation of Church and state, he was in favor of religious tolerance and freedom of cult in private and individual life, hence in his view, no religion should have preeminence in political and public matters.

Freedom of the press was another fundamental idea developed and promoted by Voltaire since he argued that the accelerated dissemination of ideas and information thanks to printing technology and the great availability of books would result in a more progressive society.

d)to gain support for the independence movement.

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