Philosophical Shifts of the Enlightenment

This chapter explores the profound changes in philosophy during the Enlightenment, focusing on the rejection of classical thought and the rise of empirical experimentation. It critiques the reliance on Aristotelian jargon and emphasizes the divide between theoretical and practical knowledge, highlighting key figures like Bacon, Galileo, and Descartes. The discussion further examines the implications of these shifts on morality and the relationship between natural philosophy and the evolving understanding of knowledge.