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Understanding the Enlightenment: A Historical and Philosophical Overview

Introduction to the Enlightenment: Historical Context and Key Figures The Enlightenment was a period of intellectual and cultural transformation that swept across Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries. It was characterized by a renewed emphasis on reason, rationality, and critical thinking, as well as a rejection of traditional authority and the established institutions of the time. The Enlightenment was…