The Temple of Reason

The Temple of Reason was a symbolic humanist alternative created during the French Revolution to replace the traditional Notre-Dame Cathedral during the Festival of Reason in 1793. It aimed to promote reason, science, and secular values instead of religious faith. The temple was a secular space dedicated to enlightenment ideals, emphasizing progress, rational thought, and the rejection of religious authority in shaping society. It represented revolutionary efforts to redefine societal values and foster a new era rooted in logic and human dignity.