for me was Rousseau cause he gave us opions for the bills of rights
Another View
I think john Locke heavily influenced American thinking. His idea of the Social Contract gave American the reason, even responsibility, to break away from England. Also, Thomas Jefferson modeled the Declaration of Independence (notably life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness) from the philosophy of John Locke.
The Enlightenment influenced Japanese thinking during the Meiji Restoration.
Benjamin Franklin is the American leader recognized for his scientific discoveries and inventions during the Enlightenment period.
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transcendentalism
The Enlightenment significantly influenced political revolutions in several countries during the 18th century, most notably in France and the American colonies. In the United States, Enlightenment ideas about liberty, democracy, and individual rights fueled the American Revolution (1775-1783) against British rule. Meanwhile, in France, Enlightenment thinkers inspired the French Revolution (1789), challenging the monarchy and advocating for principles of equality and fraternity. Additionally, the Enlightenment impacted revolutionary movements in Latin America as leaders sought to apply its ideals to their struggles for independence from colonial powers.
The Enlightenment influenced Japanese thinking during the Meiji Restoration.
The Reformation laid the groundwork for religious tolerance and freedom of thought, which influenced Enlightenment thinkers to challenge traditional beliefs and authority. The emphasis on individualism and critical thinking during the Enlightenment was, in part, a reaction to the religious dogma of the Reformation period.
The Enlightenment influenced Japanese thinking during the Meiji Restoration.
The Enlightenment influenced Japanese thinking during the Meiji Restoration.
During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the Enlightenment had a significant influence on many people. This intellectual movement emphasized reason, science, and individual rights, leading to advancements in various fields such as philosophy, politics, and education. The Enlightenment encouraged critical thinking and the questioning of traditional authority, shaping modern thoughts on democracy and human rights.
Both scientists during the scientific revolution and philosophers during the Enlightenment were focused on using reason and empirical evidence to understand the world around them. They both emphasized the importance of critical thinking, questioning traditional beliefs, and advocating for progress through knowledge and reason.
Benjamin Franklin is the American leader recognized for his scientific discoveries and inventions during the Enlightenment period.
transcendentalism
During the Enlightenment, there were major intellectual movements and spiritual movements. Old knowledge was renewed and combined with new thinking developed through science, philosophy and religion. This movement is also known as the Age of Reason which occurred during the 18th century.
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transcendentalism
They began to desire political equality