1. Leading to the Enlightenment

2. Medieval Thought Fall of Rome to the Renaissance
476 CE – 16th Century
Heavily influenced by Christianity
Focus on Greek philosophy
Aristotle
Plato
Socrates

3. Renaissance thought 15th Century to 17th Century
Development of Humanism
Shift to focus on reasoning and logic
Some blending of Church teachings with reason and logic

4. Scientific Revolution
16th- 17th centuries
Focus on observation and human achievements
Advances made in medicine, astronomy, math, technology
Scientific discoveries shaped people’s views towards the world and the power of human reason

5. Enlightenment 18th Century
Uses scientific reasoning to study human interaction
Philosophers question the role of governments and the role of citizens