The Enlightenment affected societies mostly in the 18th century, as most historians put its first emergence after the death of Louis XIV in the early 18th century.
Two Enlightenment philosophers have had the most impact: Montesquieu with his trias politica, which immediately influenced the way the US Administration was structured shortly afterwards on its independence; and which today is at the basis of most Western democracies' political structures.
Rousseau's concept of the social contract (' a ruler does not rule by the grace of God but by the consent of the people, and loses his right to rule when he does not act for the good of the people") gave legitimacy to the French Revolution in 1789.
During the enlightenment governments and churches tried to stop spread enlightenment ideas
The Enlightenment, also known as the Age of Enlightenment and the Age of Reason, during the mid-18th to late-18th century.
They began to desire political equality
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They inspired revolutionaries to rebel against against powerful monarchies
The light bulb was not invented by Thomas Edison during the Age Of Enlightenment. The Age of Enlightenment was a cultural period during the 17th and 18th centuries; the incandescent light bulb was not invented until 1879.
To the extent that science existed during the age of enlightenment it was accepted more than in earlier periods.
European peasants during the Enlightenment generally experienced improvements in agriculture, technology, and education, leading to some advancements in their living conditions. However, they still faced social and economic challenges, such as high taxes and limited rights. The Enlightenment did not bring about significant changes in their overall status or societal position.
the Enlightenment
The Age of Reason, also called the Enlightenment, occured during the seventeenth and eighteenth century (1600's and lasted until the late 1700's). This was a period in history when philosophers emphasized the use of reason as the best method of learning the truth.
* during the early period of Spanish colonization.
The Enlightenment affected societies mostly in the 18th century, as most historians put its first emergence after the death of Louis XIV in the early 18th century.Two Enlightenment philosophers have had the most impact: Montesquieu with his trias politica, which immediately influenced the way the US Administration was structured shortly afterwards on its independence; and which today is at the basis of most Western democracies' political structures.Rousseau's concept of the social contract (' a ruler does not rule by the grace of God but by the consent of the people, and loses his right to rule when he does not act for the good of the people") gave legitimacy to the French Revolution in 1789.
During the enlightenment governments and churches tried to stop spread enlightenment ideas
It made them understand there each own individual freedom
The ideas of secularism and individualism that emerged during the Enlightenment led to the promotion of government systems that separated church and state, prioritized individual rights and freedoms, and emphasized the importance of reason and critical thinking in shaping policies. These ideas influenced the development of modern democracies and led to the establishment of constitutional governments that protect the rights of citizens regardless of their beliefs.
The Enlightenment influenced Japanese thinking during the Meiji Restoration.
the rich became richer and gained political power