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What significant outcome did the Enlightenment provide for intellectuals and educated individuals?
What significant outcome did the Enlightenment provide for intellectuals and educated individuals?
What concept was enhanced by the Enlightenment, promoting a sense of community beyond individual interests?
What concept was enhanced by the Enlightenment, promoting a sense of community beyond individual interests?
Which phenomenon arose as a result of societal changes in the 18th and 19th centuries?
Which phenomenon arose as a result of societal changes in the 18th and 19th centuries?
What dual perspective did early sociologists adopt regarding societal change?
What dual perspective did early sociologists adopt regarding societal change?
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What did the Enlightenment potentially reveal about society, particularly regarding poverty?
What did the Enlightenment potentially reveal about society, particularly regarding poverty?
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What was a key belief of Enlightenment thinkers regarding the use of reason?
What was a key belief of Enlightenment thinkers regarding the use of reason?
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Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Enlightenment?
Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Enlightenment?
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How did the Enlightenment contribute to the emergence of sociology?
How did the Enlightenment contribute to the emergence of sociology?
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What does the term 'sociological imagination' refer to according to C. Wright Mills?
What does the term 'sociological imagination' refer to according to C. Wright Mills?
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During what period did the Enlightenment primarily occur?
During what period did the Enlightenment primarily occur?
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Which event greatly influenced Enlightenment thinkers to trust in reason?
Which event greatly influenced Enlightenment thinkers to trust in reason?
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What was one of the revolutionary ideas that emerged during the Enlightenment?
What was one of the revolutionary ideas that emerged during the Enlightenment?
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The Enlightenment encouraged which type of societal change?
The Enlightenment encouraged which type of societal change?
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Which of the following philosophers is known for challenging the Church's authority during the Renaissance?
Which of the following philosophers is known for challenging the Church's authority during the Renaissance?
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What was one major scientific advancement made during the Scientific Revolution?
What was one major scientific advancement made during the Scientific Revolution?
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During the late Middle Ages, why did peasants begin to migrate from rural estates to towns?
During the late Middle Ages, why did peasants begin to migrate from rural estates to towns?
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What was one of the five key ideas of the Enlightenment that focused on human rights?
What was one of the five key ideas of the Enlightenment that focused on human rights?
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What concept involves the belief that a scientific approach can improve humanity?
What concept involves the belief that a scientific approach can improve humanity?
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What was a common outcome of the economic changes during the Renaissance?
What was a common outcome of the economic changes during the Renaissance?
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What was a significant factor that led to religious intolerance during the period?
What was a significant factor that led to religious intolerance during the period?
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Which natural law concept was explored by Enlightenment reformers?
Which natural law concept was explored by Enlightenment reformers?
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What was a key belief of the Enlightenment regarding the universe?
What was a key belief of the Enlightenment regarding the universe?
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Which belief was not commonly held by Enlightenment thinkers?
Which belief was not commonly held by Enlightenment thinkers?
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What was a significant effect of the Enlightenment in society?
What was a significant effect of the Enlightenment in society?
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Which concept was associated with the Enlightenment's belief in progress?
Which concept was associated with the Enlightenment's belief in progress?
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What was one of the causes of the Enlightenment?
What was one of the causes of the Enlightenment?
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Which belief reflects the Enlightenment's view on individualism?
Which belief reflects the Enlightenment's view on individualism?
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What did Enlightenment intellectuals, known as Philosophes, believe regarding natural laws?
What did Enlightenment intellectuals, known as Philosophes, believe regarding natural laws?
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Which of the following best describes the secular outlook during the Enlightenment?
Which of the following best describes the secular outlook during the Enlightenment?
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Study Notes
The Enlightenment
- The Enlightenment was an intellectual movement in 18th century Europe.
- Thinkers believed reason could be used to govern human life.
- It challenged traditional ways of thinking and emphasized progress and reason.
Central concepts of the Enlightenment
- The methods of natural science should be used to understand all aspects of life.
- Discover the natural laws of human society.
- The idea of progress - The confidence in human power and reason to improve society.
Beliefs of The Enlightenment
- Reason is supreme to tradition and faith.
- The universe could be understood through reason.
- People have natural rights, including freedom.
- Progress and improvement in society was possible.
Causes and effects of the Enlightenment
- Causes: Religious fanaticism, the rise of the merchant class, and the lack of separation of church and state.
- Effects: The rise of philosophy, the American and French Revolutions, separation of church and state, and democracy.
Origins of the Enlightenment
- The Renaissance humanists celebrated human capabilities and challenged church authority.
- The Scientific Revolution demonstrated the power of reason and emphasized scientific methods.
- Economic and political changes led to increased freedom and prosperity.
- Religious intolerance caused unrest and a desire for change in society.
Five Key Ideas of the Enlightenment
- Reason
- Nature
- Happiness
- Progress
- Liberty
Emergence of Sociology related to the Enlightenment
- The Enlightenment fostered the emergence of sociology due to an emphasis on reason and progress.
- Sociologists studied the complexities of modern society, both positive and negative aspects, in response to the rapid social, economic, and political shifts.
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Explore the key ideas, beliefs, and impacts of the Enlightenment, an intellectual movement that shaped 18th century Europe. This quiz covers essential concepts such as reason, progress, and natural rights, as well as the causes and effects of this transformative era.
