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Enlightenment Movement

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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

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