The development of people’s philosophies, lifestyles, spirituality, and the creation of a lot of major ideas that are applicable to our modern world.
Salons
A place where civilians of all social classes could gather and discuss ideas and philosophies.
Growth of human rights
A core idea of the Enlightenment was human rights and respect for the species.
Reason
Embracing the idea of using logic to come to conclusions- the Enlightenment has also been titled the “Age of Reason.”
Rational/logic
The concept of drawing conclusions using rationality and logical reasoning.
Hobbes
A major Enlightenment thinker; believed that humans were born bad and evil inside
Locke
Major Enlightenment thinker; saw people as being born inherently good.
Social contract
An implied contract between citizens and a ruler/leader/government, where the exchange is sacrificing an amount of individual freedom in exchange for protection.
Civil rights
Liberty, equality, and individual rights
Separation of church and state
The birth of the idea that a government should be separate from the influence of the church.
