Lesson 35 of 84 · Enlightenment
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The Enlightenment, often referred to as the Age of Reason, marked a period in the 17th and 18th centuries when intellectuals began to challenge traditional authority and embrace rational thought.
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The Enlightenment, often referred to as the Age of Reason, marked a period in the 17th and 18th centuries when intellectuals began to challenge traditional authority and embrace rational thought. Thinkers like John Locke and Voltaire emphasized individual rights, freedom of expression, and the separation of church and state. This shift towards reason and empirical evidence laid the groundwork for modern democratic principles and influenced revolutions around the world. The Enlightenment encouraged people to think critically and question the status quo, leading to significant social and political changes.
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The Enlightenment emphasized reason and individual rights.
Key figures included philosophers like John Locke and Voltaire.
The ideas from the Enlightenment influenced democratic movements globally.
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