Enlightenment Period (jan 1, 1601 – jan 1, 1701)
Description:
The Age of Enlightenment ignited people’s curiosity about putting certain human values over others. This age was about exploring the self and fighting for freedom and individual expression. It was also about questioning the established institutions and the ideas that they imposed on individuals. The Enlightenment Period started in the 17th century and lasted till the 18th century in Europe. However, the ideas that emerged in this period paved the way for many other thinkers and theorists of the succeeding centuries.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1601
jan 1, 1701
~ 100 years