Enlightenment-era thinking
Definition
Enlightenment-era thinking refers to intellectual movement during the late 17th to early 19th century emphasizing reason, individualism, skepticism about tradition & religion. It greatly influenced political thought leading up to many revolutions including American Revolution.
Related terms
John Locke: An influential Enlightenment thinker known for his works on "life, liberty & property" influencing US Declaration of Independence.
Voltaire: A French philosopher who championed freedom of speech & religion influencing First Amendment rights in US Constitution.
Scientific Revolution: A period when views about science changed due to use of systematic observation & experimentation - this approach influenced Enlightenment thinkers.
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AP US History - 3.1 Context: The Revolutionary Period
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