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The authority of the Catholic Church was undermined by the Enlightenment due to the rise of secular thought, scientific inquiry, and questioning of traditional beliefs. Philosophers and scientists challenged the Church's teachings, leading to a decline in its influence over society.
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The Scientific Revolution challenged traditional views and methods of inquiry, leading philosophers to adopt more empirical and evidence-based approaches. This shift influenced philosophers to emphasize observation, experimentation, and reasoning as essential tools for understanding the natural world and shaping philosophical thought.
Enlightened thinkers believed in the use of reason, observation, and scientific methods to search for truth. They valued critical thinking, skepticism of traditional beliefs, and a focus on empirical evidence to uncover knowledge about the world and human society. They often challenged prevailing authority and dogma in their pursuit of truth.
The discoveries shook the world because they challenged existing beliefs, introduced new perspectives, or had significant implications for society, economy, or science. They often revolutionized the way people saw the world and opened up new possibilities for understanding and progress.
The Canterbury School is a reputable institution of learning in that it has been working for almost a hundred years. It is a prep school and a Roman Catholic school where your child can be challenged as they would be in many prep schools.
Suppose a philosopher says, ignorance is devil. Then it would also mean, knowledge is god, which was enough for authorities to think that the philosopher was challenging them, for they had taught people that the Authority- King- was god. The job of the philosopher is to teach, not challenge, but examples like this can also be taken as subtle ways of challenging authorities. We know, it is ignorant and illiterate authorities who think philosophers are challenging them through their teachings. A Solomon or a Shibi or a Vikramaditya will not be challenged for they themselves were learned and wise, and philosophers themselves. That is why we come to the point raised by Plato- the concept of the inevitability of a Philosopher-King.
This conflict can reach critical proportions. Many philosophers who have challenged the religious authorities of their times have been branded as dangerous heretics.
Various philosophers and legal scholars have challenged the concept of punishment in different ways. Some argue that punishment should focus on rehabilitation rather than retribution, while others question the effectiveness of punishment as a deterrent. Additionally, concerns have been raised about the fairness and proportionality of certain punishments in the justice system.