1. The Enlightenment! (without it, we would still be in the dark)

2. What Was the Enlightenment? The Enlightenment was an intellectual movement in Europe during the 18 th century that led to a whole new world view.

3. Viva la Scientific Revolution!

5. NATRUAL LAWS  If humanity determines the natural laws in each area of life- then following these laws will bring PERFECTION!  Right now the world is HORRIBLE (full of abuses) and needs reform. Natural Laws Progress

6. Voltaire Rousseau Locke During the 18th century, certain thinkers and writers, primarily in London and Paris, believed that they were more enlightened than their compatriots and set out to enlighten them.

7. Enlightenment Thinkers  These thinkers believed that human reason could be used to combat ignorance, superstition, and tyranny and to build a better world.

8. Enlightenment Principles  Religion, tradition, and superstition limited independent thought  Accept knowledge based on observation, logic, and reason, not on faith  Scientific and academic thought should be secular A meeting of French Enlightenment thinkers

9. Deism  Deists believed in God but rejected organized religion  Morality could be achieved by following reason rather than the teachings of the church  The “great watchmaker” Lord Edward Herbert of Cherbury, founder of deism

10. The Legacy of the Enlightenment  Government  Society  Education The signing of the U.S. Constitution

11. Major Enlightenment Ideas  Every social, political and economic problem could be solved through the use of reason  Governments are created to secure an orderly society  Separation of powers is the best way to protect human liberties  All men are created “free and equal”  A free market should be allowed to regulate trade

12. Major Enlightenment Ideas for Society  Detested the slave trade and slavery  Deplored religious prejudice  Defended freedom of speech  Attacked divine right theory  Urged education for all  Hated unequal distribution of property  Believed governments should be freely elected  Women’s first duty was to her family

13. Enlightenment Changes Society  Women: Women were not equal and were criticized for attempting to gain equality  Salons: Men and women gather in living rooms to discuss Enlightenment ideas (chat rooms)  Music: Ballets and operas become popular (Bach, Handel, Mozart)  Art: Baroque gives way to rococo art (simple, elegant and charming)  Literature: Novels become popular (Robinson Cruesoe)