Lesson 43 of 84 · Enlightenment
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The Enlightenment was a period in the 17th and 18th centuries characterized by the emergence of reason as the primary source of authority and legitimacy.
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The Enlightenment was a period in the 17th and 18th centuries characterized by the emergence of reason as the primary source of authority and legitimacy. Thinkers like John Locke and Voltaire emphasized individual rights and the importance of questioning traditional authority. Locke proposed the idea of a social contract, asserting that governments are formed to protect the natural rights of the people. This philosophical shift laid the groundwork for modern democratic thought and inspired revolutionary movements across the globe.
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John Locke introduced the concept of natural rights: life, liberty, and property.
Voltaire advocated for freedom of speech and religion.
The Enlightenment encouraged questioning of traditional authority and promoted reason.
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