This belief is called Pragmatism
The idea knowledge reason and science
the Enlightment.
Enlightenment was a movement of the 1700s that promoted knowledge, reason, and science as the means to improve society
One tenet of humanism emphasizes the importance of reason, critical thinking, and the pursuit of knowledge to better understand the world and improve the human condition. It believes that through the application of science, reason, and ethics, individuals can progress and make positive contributions to society.
The Enlightenment movement promoted knowledge, reason, and science to improve society by advocating for the use of rationality and empirical evidence in decision-making. It emphasized the importance of education and critical thinking to challenge traditional beliefs and superstitions. Key figures of the Enlightenment included philosophers like Voltaire, Rousseau, and Locke.
The enlightenment
Enlightenment
Historians called the Age of Reason the Enlightenment because it was a time when intellectual and philosophical ideas focused on reason, science, and individual liberty emerged as dominant principles in European society. Enlightenment thinkers believed that reason and knowledge could be used to improve society and challenge traditional authority and dogma.
The Enlightenment movement was based on the concept that people could use reason to find happiness and knowledge. This intellectual movement in Europe emphasized reason, science, and individual rights as ways to improve society and challenge traditional beliefs.
The Enlightenment movement was based on the concept that people could use reason to find happiness and knowledge. This intellectual movement of the 17th and 18th centuries emphasized reason, science, and individual rights as a means to improve society and break free from traditional authority.
To make life better for humanity
The Enlightenment promoted the idea of using reason and rational thought to challenge traditional beliefs and practices. It emphasized individualism, human rights, and progress through science and education.