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The Enlightenment, also known as the Age of Reason, was an intellectual and cultural movement that began in the late 17th century and reached its peak in the 18th century. It marked a profound shift in European thought, characterized by an emphasis on reason, science, individualism, and skepticism of traditional authority. The Enlightenment was a response to centuries of religious and monarchic rule, with thinkers seeking to challenge long-standing beliefs and institutions. Central to the movement was the idea that human beings, through reason, could improve themselves and their societies.
The origins of the Enlightenment lie in earlier intellectual developments, such as the Renaissance and the Scientific Revolution. During the Renaissance, there was a renewed interest in the classics of Ancient Greece and Rome, which emphasized reason and empirical observation. Meanwhile, the Scientific Revolution introduced groundbreaking advancements in fields like astronomy, physics, and biology, which challenged traditional views of the universe and the human body. These shifts in thought paved the way for Enlightenment thinkers to question the established social, political, and religious systems of their time.
At its core, the Enlightenment sought to establish a new framework for understanding the world—one based on empirical evidence, rational thought, and the scientific method. Enlightenment thinkers believed that individuals had the capacity to reason and that this ability could be harnessed to improve not only their own lives but also the broader society. They emphasized education and the dissemination of knowledge, believing that an informed public was essential to a just and prosperous society. This led to the expansion of libraries, the publication of books and pamphlets, and the formation of intellectual salons where ideas could be exchanged freely.
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