The Enlightenment: everything you wanted to know
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Unraveling the Enlightenment
This chapter delves into the Enlightenment, examining its emphasis on reason, critical thinking, and the nurturing of emotional understanding within human nature. It highlights key historical milestones, significant figures like Voltaire and Diderot, and the era's impact on religious thought and governance. Additionally, the chapter explores the opposition faced by Enlightenment ideas, illustrating a complex interplay of intellectual evolution amidst societal resistance.
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