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The Enlightenment – 1600s to mid- 1700s

Reason  Laws  Progress  Skepticism. From Science to Society & Politics. The Enlightenment – 1600s to mid- 1700s. “Enlightenment is man’s leaving his self-caused immaturity ” Immanuel Kant. Time for a self quiz: Are YOU an 18 th century Enlightenment thinker? .

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The Enlightenment – 1600s to mid- 1700s

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  1. Reason  Laws  Progress  Skepticism From Science to Society & Politics The Enlightenment – 1600s to mid- 1700s “Enlightenment is man’s leaving his self-caused immaturity” Immanuel Kant

  2. Time for a self quiz: Are YOU an 18th century Enlightenment thinker? Would you have been happy hanging out in a Paris salon? Would you have been friends with Voltaire? Are you a 1755 person stuck in 2012? Take this quiz to find out! Mark whether you agree or disagree with the following statements

  3. I believe the methods of science can and should be used to examine and understand all aspects of life. • I believe nothing should be accepted on faith alone. • I believe the scientific method is capable of discovering laws of human society. • I believe it is possible for humans to create a better society and better people • I enjoy having intellectual conversations in other people’s living rooms- especially about the nature of life and society.

  4. 6. I agree with the statement: “All things must be examined, debated, investigated without exception for anyone’s feelings.” 7. I believe that individual self interest – even greed – can be good. When people do what is in their own best interest it works out to be in the best interest of society. 8. I agree that man is born free but society imprisons him.

  5. 9. I believe that people have a right to life and liberty. 10. I believe people have a right to property. 11. I believe if a government violates those rights people have a right to overthrow it.

  6. How to score your quiz • If you answered I AGREE to the majority of 1-4 you may be an 18th century Enlightenment thinker. These are some of the key beliefs of the Enlightenment. #5 refers to the salons where intellectuals would meet and share ideas.

  7. If you AGREED with #6 you would likely enjoy speaking with Denis Diderot, Enlightenment thinker and editor of the Encyclopedia an compilation of Enlightenment thought • If you agreed with #7 you would likely enjoy the company of Adam Smith, father of modern capitalism

  8. If you agreed with #8 you would want to meet Rousseau, renegade of the Enlightenment • If you agreed with 9,10,11 your beliefs are in line with John Locke, forerunner of the Enlightenment.

  9. Are these beliefs about individuals and society still held today?

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