Worship of Reason

The Worship of Reason was a key idea during the French Enlightenment, emphasizing that reason and logical thinking should guide human decisions, morals, and society instead of tradition, religion, or superstition. It promoted the belief that rational thought could improve society, foster progress, and lead to justice. During events like the French Revolution, this concept manifested as valuing human rationality and science over religious authority, encouraging people to rely on critical thinking to shape laws and institutions aimed at reason-based progress.