Enlightenment (jan 1, 1685 – jan 1, 1815)
Description:
Enlightenment thinkers believed :- the long-term outcome of scientific development is "enlightenment"
- Many believed in same education for women and addressed prejudices and inequality between sexes
- Commended that society was not fixed by tradition of divine command but could be changed and improved by action guided by reason
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Date:
jan 1, 1685
jan 1, 1815
~ 130 years