British Enlightenment

The British Enlightenment was an intellectual movement in the 17th and 18th centuries emphasizing reason, scientific inquiry, and individual rights. Thinkers like John Locke and David Hume challenged traditional authority, advocating for knowledge through observation and evidence. This period promoted ideas such as liberty, tolerance, and the importance of education, shaping modern democracy, science, and philosophy. It was a time of questioning established beliefs and exploring new ways to understand human nature, society, and the natural world, laying the groundwork for many modern principles of governance and scientific progress.