reason
the capacity of consciously applying logic by drawing conclusions from information, with the aim of seeking the truth without emotion
what is reason?
the title of this famous philosopher
Who is the Father of Enlightenment?
the idea Locke pushed of humans having a "blank slate"
what is tabula rasa?
the title of his most famous book in which Rousseau explains the social contract theory
the Age of Reason led to this historic rebellion in the continent of North America
what was the American Revolution?
the late 17th century to the ending of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815
when was the Age of Reason?
one of the two main philosophies proposed by Immanuel Kant
what is theoretical/practical philosophy?
the three things humans have a right to included in the "natural rights"
what is life, liberty, and property?
the description Rousseau uses to explain what humans naturally are
what is "good"?
the novel written by Thomas Paine that encapsulates ideas of scholars during the Age of Reason
what is Common Sense?
had heavy influence on society before the Age of Reason
the name of the type of philosophy Kant created (hint: has his name in it)
what is Kantianism?
the religion of the household Locke grew up in as a child
what is Puritanism? who are Puritans?
a collective conscious which is the only source of law
what is general will?
the widespread of --- which led to an increase of universities and libraries
the religious revolution that took place in the Western church led by Martin Luther; wrote Disputation on the Power of Indulgences
what is the Protestant Reformation?
in this essay, he contended that the Enlightenment marked a new way of thinking and affirmed the Enlightenment's confidence in and commitment to reason
What is "What is Enlightenment?"
the title Locke earned for his philosophies about natural law and rights
Who is the Philosopher of Freedom?
influenced this major historical event in a country in Europe with his ideas
the type of government demanded by citizens living under a monarchy due to the effects of the Age of Reason
what is democracy?