Focus 9/18 The Enlightenment was an intellectual movement that encouraged the use of rational thought and natural laws in order to challenge traditional authority. This led to revolutions in the Americas and France. Prominent thinkers of the Enlightenment were John Locke, Voltaire, and Adam Smith. Point for Discussion: How does denying human rights impact a society? Critical Lens: Human rights are needed for a productive society. Term to Know: Decipher

Enlightenment, Nationalism, and Revolution

The Long Road to Political Enlightenment Ancient Greek philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle thought observation, reason, and rationale thought should be used to explain the world.

Long Road to Enlightenment Greek Philosophers believed people didn’t understand their own motivations. What am I motivated by? What am I angered by? What do I like about myself? What do I not like about myself? What are my key roles in life...now? What are the "toxic" people/forces in my life? What is/are the purpose(s) of my life? What are my ideas of a successful life?

Long Road to Enlightenment During the Renaissance people begin to apply Greek Philosophy to Science

Long Road to Enlightenment Copernicus comes up with Heliocentric Theory

Long Road to Enlightenment Descartes and Bacon develop scientific method

Long Road to Enlightenment Scientist begin to use observation and reason to explain the natural world.

Long Road to Enlightenment During the 1700s, philosophers like John Locke, Voltaire, Montesquieu, and Adam Smith apply scientific method in order to improve society. John Locke – all men have natural rights of life, liberty, and property Voltaire – all men have the right to free speech Montesquieu – government should be divided into departments Adam Smith – Free market

Enlightenment New ideas of enlightenment challenges absolute rule and divine right.

Closure In a well-thought out paragraph explain how Greek Philosophy and the Scientific Method led to the Enlightenment. Be sure to mention specific people and ideas for complete credit.