The Enlightenment (jan 1, 1685 – jan 1, 1815)
Description:
A European intellectual movement from the late 17th to the 18th century that emphasized reason, science, and individual liberty. It challenged traditional authority and promoted the idea that humanity could be improved through rational change, leading to advancements in science, philosophy, and politics. Key ideas included rationalism, empiricism, progressivism, and cosmopolitanism, and the movement is often referred to as the "Age of Reason".Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1685
jan 1, 1815
~ 130 years