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

(without it, we would still be in the dark). The Enlightenment was an intellectual movement in Europe during the 18 th century that led to a whole new

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(without it, we would still be in the dark)

The Enlightenment!

The Enlightenment was an intellectual movement in Europe during the 18th century that led to

a whole new world view.

What Was the Enlightenment?

Viva la Scientific Revolution!Use reason to find……

UNIVERSAL LAWS

NATURAL LAWS

LAWS OF NATURE

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.

NATRUAL LAWS

NaturalLaws

Progress

Progress Brings Happiness

Voltaire

Rousseau

Locke

Intellectual Movement

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.

Reformers begin studying human nature and societal problems

Enlightenment ThinkersThese thinkers

believed that human reason could be used to combat ignorance, superstition, and tyranny and to build a better world.

The Legacy of the Enlightenment

GovernmentSocietyEducation

The signing of the U.S. Constitution

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

Major Enlightenment Ideas

Detested the slave trade and slaveryDeplored religious prejudiceDefended freedom of speechAttacked divine right theoryUrged education for allHated unequal distribution of property

Believed governments should be freely elected

Women’s first duty was to her family

Major Enlightenment Ideas for 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 ideasWomen involvedMiddle Class

Enlightenment Changes Society