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Which movement occurred in Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries, emphasising the pursuit of knowledge obtained by means of reason and the evidence of the senses?
Which movement occurred in Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries, emphasising the pursuit of knowledge obtained by means of reason and the evidence of the senses?
- The Age of Enlightenment (correct)
- The Industrial Revolution
- The Scientific Revolution
- The Renaissance
What ideas were centered on during the Enlightenment?
What ideas were centered on during the Enlightenment?
- The pursuit of religious dogma
- The pursuit of happiness and liberty (correct)
- The pursuit of physical strength
- The pursuit of wealth and power
Who are some of the influential figures associated with the Enlightenment?
Who are some of the influential figures associated with the Enlightenment?
- Francis Bacon and John Locke (correct)
- Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo
- Socrates and Plato
- Galileo Galilei and Isaac Newton
When is the beginning of the Enlightenment often dated to?
When is the beginning of the Enlightenment often dated to?
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Enlightenment Movement
- Occurred in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries.
- Emphasized the pursuit of knowledge via reason and sensory evidence.
Central Ideas of the Enlightenment
- Advocated for the use of reason as the primary source of authority and legitimacy.
- Promoted individual rights, liberty, and freedom of thought.
- Encouraged skepticism towards traditional doctrines and institutions, including the church and monarchy.
- Fostered the idea that humanity could be improved through education and science.
Influential Figures of the Enlightenment
- John Locke: Advocated for natural rights and the social contract.
- Voltaire: Criticized the church and championed civil liberties and freedom of speech.
- Jean-Jacques Rousseau: Explored concepts of general will and direct democracy.
- Immanuel Kant: Promoted the idea of enlightenment as the emergence from self-imposed immaturity.
Beginning of the Enlightenment
- Often dated to the late 17th century, with key developments in the early 18th century.
- The scientific revolution served as a precursor, significantly influencing Enlightenment thinkers.
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