Review:
Enlightenment Movement
overall review score: 4.5
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The Enlightenment Movement was a period of intellectual and cultural growth in Europe during the 18th century, characterized by an emphasis on reason, science, individualism, and skepticism of traditional authority.
Key Features
- Emphasis on reason and logic
- Advancement of scientific knowledge
- Promotion of individual rights and freedoms
- Critique of religious and political institutions
Pros
- Promoted critical thinking and intellectual freedom
- Contributed to the development of modern democracy
- Encouraged scientific inquiry and discovery
Cons
- Some Enlightenment thinkers held controversial views on race and gender
- Criticism of traditional religious beliefs led to conflicts with established institutions