Lesson 24 of 84 · Enlightenment
⭐ 30 XPenlightenment: Lesson 24
The Enlightenment era also brought forth the idea of progress and the belief in the perfectibility of society.
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The Enlightenment era also brought forth the idea of progress and the belief in the perfectibility of society. Thinkers such as Condorcet believed that human reason could lead to continuous improvement in society, advocating for reforms in education, gender equality, and social justice. This optimistic view was reflected in various movements aimed at improving living conditions and expanding rights. The idea that societies could evolve and improve became a driving force behind many social and political reforms in the centuries that followed.
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Condorcet believed in the perfectibility of society through reason.
The Enlightenment fostered reforms in education and social justice.
Optimism about progress influenced future social movements.
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1 of 2Who believed in the perfectibility of society through reason during the Enlightenment?
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