The Enlightenment in Britain

The Enlightenment in Britain, spanning the late 17th to the 18th century, was an intellectual movement that emphasized reason, science, and individual rights. Philosophers like John Locke and David Hume challenged traditional authority and promoted ideas about democracy, human rights, and the social contract. This period encouraged questioning established norms, leading to advancements in philosophy, politics, and science. The emphasis on critical thinking and empirical evidence laid the groundwork for modern democracy and influenced the future of Western thought, advocating for liberty, progress, and rationality over superstition and dogma.