Age of Reason

The Age of Reason, also known as the Enlightenment, was an intellectual movement in the 17th and 18th centuries emphasizing reason, scientific inquiry, and individual thought over tradition and authority. Thinkers like Voltaire, Rousseau, and Locke promoted ideas such as liberty, equality, and the importance of evidence-based understanding. This period encouraged questioning established beliefs, advancing knowledge, and promoting progress. It laid the foundation for modern science, democratic governments, and human rights, fostering a shift toward rationalism and critical thinking in society.