Loosely affiliated movement of writers, artists, thinkers, and scientists, that affected aspects of life in Europe and the colonies c What is the Enlightenment?
The Age of Enlightenment
Logic and Reason (common sense) Empiricism (Evidence-based thought) and the Scientific Method Personal Freedom and Self-Governance Free Exchange of Ideas, and the exploration of the logical, mathematical, or political Laws that govern the Universe. Inspired by Democratic and Republican societies of ancient Greece and Rome, and the scientific and philosophical exploration that took place in them. Basic Enlightenment Values
Superstitions Religious traditions and dogma Some social and class traditions and structure Monarchies, aristocracy, and hereditary governments The Enlightenment Reacted Against….
Rene Descartes
Isaac Newton
Voltaire
John Locke
Adam Smith
American Enlightenment
In the American Revolution