18th Century Debates in the Age of Enlightenment

Abstract: This 5 page report discusses the Enlightenment and many of the ideas and issues that were regular debated by theologians, philosophers, and sociopolitical activists of the 18th century. The many opposing opinions of the age led to debate that was generally predicated on the critical independence of reason and traditional forms of authority. As a result, the ideas and philosophies developed in the Age of Enlightenment had profound and far-reaching political implications. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Filename: BWdebate.rtf

Pages: 5

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Subcatagory: European History

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