They believed in the power of Reason.
science
Logic
An eager student of the enlightenment, Joseph traded among the people in disguise, mingling among his subjects to learn of their problems.
The Enlightenment
Logic and Reason should be used to solve social problems
science
enlightenment
During the Enlightenment, a group of French philosophers such as Voltaire and Diderot, tried to apply the scientific method to society. They believed that it would cure societal problems. The nature of imprisonment was changed on the basis of scientific means.
The Enlightenment
Logic
Enlightenment ideas affected rulers in Europe from overthrown power and reflected problems that they needed to change.
Greek and Hellenistic philosophers, such as Plato and Aristotle, wrote about the nature of love and friendship. They were also concerned with the virtuous life and with how to attain happiness.
Logic
An eager student of the enlightenment, Joseph traded among the people in disguise, mingling among his subjects to learn of their problems.
Enlightenment ideas affected rulers in Europe from overthrown power and reflected problems that they needed to change.
An eager student of the enlightenment, Joseph traded among the people in disguise, mingling among his subjects to learn of their problems.
Joseph II