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American Enlightenment

American Enlightenment. 1750-1800. The Declaration of Independence John Trumbull, 1818. Big Ideas of the American Enlightenment. Rationalism Science/Logic God as Clockmaker Deism Community Service Self-Improvement. Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. Universe is orderly and good

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American Enlightenment

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  1. American Enlightenment 1750-1800 The Declaration of Independence John Trumbull, 1818

  2. Big Ideas of the American Enlightenment Rationalism Science/Logic God as Clockmaker Deism Community Service Self-Improvement Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello

  3. Universe is orderly and good • Humanity is good • Individual is perfectible through reason • God’s objective is happiness of creation (all creatures) • Sought principles that united all religions • God is available to all people all of the time • Best form of worship is to help others source Deism Elements of Literature 13-18

  4. Toward Perfection • Self-evident truths • Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness • All men are created equal Where have we heard those words before? (Hint: It was written by the guy to the left.) Self-Improvement: for a nation and for individuals

  5. Benjamin Franklin He that lieth with dogs, shall rise up with fleas. A good example is the best sermon. Three may keep a secret if two are dead. Fish and visitors smell in three days. Glass, china, and reputation are easily cracked and never well mended. A small leak will sink a great ship. source Aphorisms from Poor Richard’s Almanac

  6. Temperance • Silence • Order • Resolution • Frugality • Industry • Sincerity • Justice • Moderation • Cleanliness • Tranquility • Chastity • Humility Achieving Moral Perfectionfrom The Autobiography by Benjamin Franklin See packet, page 29

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