The Enlightenment Era
When reason and progress sparked rebellion
4.3 (26)
43 mins
Uncover the interplay between Enlightenment rationalism and its Romantic and Modernist critiques, from the rejection of superstition to the celebration of emotion and complexity. Discover how Enlightenment ideas fueled revolutions, humanitarian progress, and new conceptions of government and society.
Ep 1:
How Did the Enlightenment Mark a Shift from Puritanism in the 17th Century?
Ep 2:
What Are the Two Concepts of Reason in Enlightenment?
Ep 3:
How Did the Enlightenment Inspire the Humanitarian Revolution?
Ep 4:
How Did Enlightenment Foster a Rational Worldview?
Ep 5:
How Did Voltaire Lead Enlightenment Philosophers Against Christianity?
Ep 6:
How Did the Enlightenment Fuel Political Disruptions?
Ep 7:
Why Did Enlightenment Thinkers Reject Satan and Sorcery Beliefs?
Ep 8:
Why Did Rousseau Criticize Enlightenment’s Focus on Science?
Ep 9:
How Did Modernism Challenge Enlightenment’s Faith in Reason?
Ep 10:
How Did Enlightenment Emphasize Reason Over Tradition and Authority?
Discussions (13)
Melanie
Level 9 · 8 mo agoAs a European, saying religion caused those US laws is a reach lol. France was super Catholic! The US just has a weird obsession with control.
Homer
Level 3 · 8 mo agoimagine calling it an era of dignity when they literally used science to justify racism and slavery
Ronald
Level 5 · 8 mo agoWait... didn't Newton publish in the 1600s?
