1. Classicism (1700s-1800s) (Also known as the ______ ______________ or _______________)

2. Definition Adherence to traditional standards such a simplicity, restraint, moderation, and personal freedom that are universally and enduringly valid Emphasis on logical, rational thought.

3. I.ENLIGHTENMENT - The belief that we, as humans, can arrive at the truth by using our _______ rather than relying on the authority of the past, religious faith or on intuition. __________ takes precedence over authority.

4. II. DEISM - the belief that God’s will does not control the universe; God gave man reason in order to ___________________ ___________________. Deists believe that God created the universe, then disassociated himself from his creation. God acts as an “___________ ______________.”

5. “Members of the United Deist Community hold the belief that God is discovered through Reason – but the task of discovery is never over. We each pursue a lifelong intellectual odyssey” Excerpt from the United Deist Community web site.United Deist Community web site “My _____ is my church.” - ________________

6. Deists believe that: 1. God is not accessed through organized ___________ or a set of beliefs 2. God has not selected a ___________________ (e.g. Jews or Christians) to be the recipients of any special revelation or gifts. 3. They believe that ____________ do not happen; the "world operates by natural and self-sustaining laws of the creator." 4. Deists pray, but only to express their appreciation to God for his works. They generally do not ask for special privileges.

7. III. CLASSICISM/RATIONALISM based on Enlightenment & Deism BELIEFS: 1. Faith in natural _________________ – man is basically good, born without sin; the concept of tabula rasa or blank slate. 2. Perfectibility of a human being – every individual can achieve _______________ through reason (and it is possible to improve situations of birth, economy, society, and religion) 3. The sovereignty of reason - Rene Descartes’ “I think, therefore, I am.” God gave people the ability to think in a logical, ordered manner. _____________ takes precedence over authority. 4. Universal benevolence - the attitude of helping everyone; everyone can achieve happiness through ____________________. 5. Clarity, order and balance are ideal qualities – the universe created by God is _______________________.

8. IV. CLASSICIST LITERATURE 1.Rooted in __________ and ____________, and not God and the imagination. 2.A searching inquiry in all aspects of the world around. _________, ___________ and experiments __________ and __________ inquiry 3. Constant search of the _______ - emphasis on individualism in Personal religion Study of the Bible for personal interpretation

9. Common forms of Classicist Literature: Pamphlets ___________ Newspaper Articles Journals Almanacs Letters Essays

10. What are the major differences between Puritanism and Classicism?