The Enlightenment |
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| Author:
| Allman, Toney |
| Series title: | Understanding World History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-60152-741-7 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2014 |
| Publisher: | ReferencePoint Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $39.95 |
Book Description:
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The Enlightenment was a transformative philosophical period in European and America during the eighteenth century. Also known as the Age of Reason, the movement emphasized the supremacy of reason, empiricism, rationalism, and individualism in all areas of human life, including religion, politics, science, and the arts. The American Revolution is but one example of the real world results of Enlightenment thinking, and, as many historians see it, Enlightenment thinking continues to shape...
More DescriptionThe Enlightenment was a transformative philosophical period in European and America during the eighteenth century. Also known as the Age of Reason, the movement emphasized the supremacy of reason, empiricism, rationalism, and individualism in all areas of human life, including religion, politics, science, and the arts. The American Revolution is but one example of the real world results of Enlightenment thinking, and, as many historians see it, Enlightenment thinking continues to shape Western civilization.