Category: Enlightenment

Kant calls the era of the Enlightenment the most important stage in human history marked by a fundamental change in the attitude of mankind to its inherent ability to judge. Kant believes that before the Enlightenment, humanity did not understand and did not properly use its inherent intelligent abili[A1] ty. Namely, it did not use…

Table of Contents Introduction Religion in Molières Tartuffe Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Molières Tartuffe is a perfect example of the critical yet satirical exploration of the theme of religious hypocrisy in the Enlightenment literature (TheatreHistory par. 1). A symbolic capital of praise and admiration that the play has accrued over the centuries speaks tellingly of…

The scientific revolution introduced individualism to a society that was largely conformist and communal at the time, with little regard for the accomplishments of select people. Though this was largely due to religious norms of the time, traditional and social expectations also promoted certain behaviors and values that prioritized communities and societies over individuality. However,…

Enlightenment is an imperative term of political philosophy that urges the application of intellect and logic in order to discover truth and reality from natural and social phenomena. It seeks its roots in liberalism which aims to get the man free from the clutches of fear, slavery, and ignorance. It refutes the very idea of…

During the Colonial age, American Literature was mainly influenced by religious, gender, and ethnic diversity. Puritanism was a belief-oriented religious movement that was led by a group of English Protestants between the 16th and 19th centuries (Scanlan 281). Puritan writers were guided by values and ideas such as courage, business, and spiritual ideologies. They depended…

Table of Contents Introduction The key features of the Age of Enlightenment Adam Smith: The Father of political economy and philosopher Smith versus mercantilism The concept of self-interest The role of government Attitude towards education and religion Conclusion Reference List Introduction The course of human history has been determined by the natural changes that occurred…

The 18th century entered the history of culture as the age of the Enlightenment. Recent scientific advances, especially the discoveries of J. Newton and J. Locke, prompted philosophers, scientists, and writers to reconsider the former picture of the world radically. The eighteenth century radically changed European thought and brought significant changes in Americas spiritual, intellectual,…

Table of Contents Introduction Writings on Womens Rights During the Enlightenment Period The Status of Women During the Victorian Period Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Women occupied different statuses during the Enlightenment age and the Victorian era. Although the Enlightenment age preceded the Victorian age, women made major strides to increase their role in the former…

Table of Contents The Media Industry The Controversy of the Media Industry The Role of Media in Democracy The Peculiarities of Commercial Media References The Media Industry The morning of a modern person hardly begins with a shower or coffee. First of all, upon waking up, a lot of people pick up the phone and…

It is accepted to divide the epochs of the development of humanity and its spheres of activity into different periods. Therefore, this work aims to examine how the Enlightenment influenced the society of the eighteenth century and still finds echoes in the modern world. The figures who supported this movement criticized the traditional authority and…