Age of Enlightenment

English Civil WarEnglish Civil War

The 18The 18thth Century : The Century : The Period of EnlightenmentPeriod of Enlightenment

In this unit we are talking about revolutions. Specifically the English and the French Revolutions.

Today we are discussing the philosophical thoughts – the new ideas - that contributed to new ways of

thinking about politics and government.

The The EnlightenmentEnlightenment

At this time science and technology

exploded with new knowledge.

John LockeJohn LockeAt the same time, philosophers applied scientific principles to

the study of government and

society.

They emphasized the use of reason – to free themselves from ignorance and superstition.

Thomas Hobbes Thomas Hobbes

Through this, the philosophers felt

people could perfect themselves and

society.

The The EnlightenmentEnlightenment

Prior to this who was

believed to hold all the

social, economic and

political power?

These philosophers presented many different theories on how government and society should

be run.

This radically changed people’s view of society.

1. Read page 1 to 5 in your textbook.

2. Take notes from the reading on POWER OF KINGS handout.

Student Project:

YouTube - The Most Significant Moment In History "The Enlightenment"