
How the Enlightenment Works
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The Impact of the Enlightenment
This chapter explores the massive impact of the Enlightenment on human thinking and society, discussing the shift towards reason over religious dogma, the dominance of the will of the people over monarchy, and significant economic changes. It also examines the ongoing debate about the Enlightenment's impact on religion and whether it went too far.
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