In contrast to fugues, baroque suites tended to have <u>balanced and symmetrical phases</u> because they were based on dance steps.
Fugues were not based on these dance moves, which is why they weren't really balanced - they were rather asymmetrical, as opposed to baroque suites. Baroque found its inspiration in dance, which is why its suites were usually more elegant than fugues.
A philosopher mainly interested in social fields during the Age of Reason. His social contract theory still influences modern philosophy
