18th Century Enlightenment

The 18th Century Enlightenment was a cultural and intellectual movement that emphasized reason, science, and individual rights. Scholars and philosophers, like Voltaire and Rousseau, challenged traditional authority and questioned religious dogma. They advocated for ideas such as equality, liberty, and the pursuit of knowledge, which influenced political revolutions and social reforms. The Enlightenment laid the groundwork for modern democracy, human rights, and scientific progress, encouraging people to think critically and seek evidence-based solutions to societal issues. It marked a shift toward valuing human experience and rationality in understanding the world.