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Enlightenment

Enlightenment

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

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Known as the "Age of Reason," the Enlightenment time period brought for ideals in civil liberties, limited government, and radical social change. It also brought economic hardship, political instability, and not all of the ideals were realized. Join Sharii Liang as she delves into this complex topic that shaped so much of the Western world.