Legacy of the Enlightenment 6.2 and 6.3
Belief in Progress Secular Outlook The Individual Paris Salons Artistic Changes Enlightened Despots
The Legacy and Spread of the Enlightenment Belief in Progress S.R. unlocked knowledge New discoveries Human reason can solve social problems Push for social equality, end of slavery, more democratic government
The Legacy and Spread of the Enlightenment Secular Outlook Secular = non-religious Openly question religious beliefs and church teachings Mysteries of the universe are math, not God Push for religious tolerance
The Legacy and Spread of the Enlightenment The Individual Look to yourself, not to the church or the monarchy Individual reason, morality Government is formed by individuals, for individuals
The Legacy and Spread of the Enlightenment Paris Salons Meeting place for ideas Hosted by women Philosophers, writers, artists, scientists, etc. Marie-Thérèse Geoffrin, Diderot, Encyclopedia; banned, but spread through salons
The Legacy and Spread of the Enlightenment Artistic Changes Before, Baroque After – neoclassical art, classical music (Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven), novel literature (long, prose fiction)
The Legacy and Spread of the Enlightenment Enlightened Despots Absolute rulers who supported philosophes’ ideas Wanted to strengthen country and rule more effectively Frederick the Great (Prussia) – religious freedom, reduced censorship, improved education, reformed justice Joseph II (Austria) – son of Maria Theresa, legal reforms, freedom of the press, freedom of worship, abolished serfdom Catherine the Great (Russia) – religious toleration, abolish torture and death penalty. Big revolt, she needed nobles.