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The Enlightenment and the Age of Reason 1700-1820

The Enlightenment and the Age of Reason 1700-1820. What is Enlightenment or The Age of Reason?. a period in the 18th century noted for belief in the ability of reason to discover truth, shape society, and shed “light” onto the darkness of ignorance, superstition, injustice, and tyranny.

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The Enlightenment and the Age of Reason 1700-1820

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  1. The Enlightenment and theAge of Reason1700-1820

  2. What is Enlightenment or The Age of Reason? • a period in the 18th century noted for belief in the ability of reason to discover truth, shape society, and shed “light” onto the darkness of ignorance, superstition, injustice, and tyranny

  3. What are some beliefs concerning Enlightenment or The Age of Reason? • People could discover the truth about the meaning of life by “REASON” alone. • The natural world, human nature, and social institutions are governed by universal laws • All men are created equal and are endowed with certain natural rights • Governments exist only by the consent of the governed, who are justified in rebelling if their natural rights are violated JUST SAY NO TO MONARCHY!

  4. more beliefs . . . • Enlightenment thinkers de-emphasized “grace” and “pre-destination” in favor of “moral choice” and scientificinquiry. • Man can deduce the existence of a supreme being from the fact that the universe exists rather than because of what the Bible says. (Deism) • Deists also thought that a harmonious universe proves the beneficence of God. • This was in direct contrast to Puritanism

  5. America and The Age of Reason • Many Americans expressed their thoughts and feelings in newspapers of the time • They wrote poems, songs, essays on the issues of the day –mainly about the problems with the British government • These essays, poems, etc. were printed up in “broadsides” –sheets of paper covered with these anonymous writings, which were then tacked up around the city. • This was one way that the idea of the Revolution was spread in America during the 1770’s.

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