Lesson 72 of 84 · Enlightenment
⭐ 30 XPenlightenment: Lesson 72
The Enlightenment's emphasis on reason and science led to significant advancements in various fields, including the natural sciences, economics, and political theory.
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The Enlightenment's emphasis on reason and science led to significant advancements in various fields, including the natural sciences, economics, and political theory. Figures like Isaac Newton applied rational thought to understand the physical world, while Adam Smith laid the foundations of modern economics in his work 'The Wealth of Nations.' Smith argued for free markets and the benefits of competition, which would influence economic policies in the centuries to follow. This spirit of inquiry and scientific investigation was essential in transforming society and shaping contemporary thought.
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Isaac Newton advanced the natural sciences using reason.
Adam Smith is known for 'The Wealth of Nations.'
Smith's ideas on free markets influenced future economic policies.
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1 of 2Which thinker is known for applying rational thought to the natural sciences?
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