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The Enlightenment

Explore the intellectual movement of the Enlightenment, where reason, individualism, and progress were valued. Discover the social contract, the role of philosophers (philosophes), and the pursuit of truth in a secular society.

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The Enlightenment

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  1. The Enlightenment

  2. Enlightenment • Intellectual movement that stressed reason, thought, and the power of individuals to solve problems

  3. Social Contract • People give their rights to a strong ruler in exchange they have law and order

  4. Philosophes • Social critics of the mid-1700s • Believed people could apply reason to all aspects of life

  5. Secular • Non-religious outlook • People are questioning Church and its teachings

  6. Individualism • Look inward to find answers and meaning to questions

  7. Salon • Philosophes, artists, writers, scientists, and intellectuals met in drawing rooms for regular social gatherings

  8. 5 Core Beliefs of the Philosophes • Reason- truth could be found through reason and logic • Nature- what was natural was good and reasonable

  9. 5 Core Beliefs of the Philosophes • Happiness- rejected joy in the hereafter and urged people to seek well-being on earth • Progress- society and human kind can improve • Liberty- based on liberties achieved during the Glorious Revolution and Bill of Rights

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