Philosophes (jan 1, 1068 – jan 1, 1167)
Description:
Writers and critics who flourished in the expanding print culture and took the lead in forging new attitudes favorable to change, championing reform, and advocating toleration. They sought to apply the rules of reason, criticism, and common sense to nearly all major institutions, economic practices, and exclusive religious policies of the day.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1068
jan 1, 1167
~ 99 years