Philosophers
This French philosopher famously said, “I think, therefore I am.”
René Descartes
What is absolute monarchy?
During The Age of Reason, philosophers advocated for a shift away from this type of government where a single ruler has complete control.
Which movement followed The Age of Reason and was inspired by its emphasis on reason and science?
The Enlightenment.
This philosopher wrote The Critique of Pure Reason and explored concepts of human knowledge and morality.
Immanuel Kant
This form of government combines Enlightenment ideas with a monarch’s authority, allowing limited reforms without fully relinquishing power.
Enlightened absolutism
This intellectual movement emphasized reason, science, and skepticism toward traditional authority, laying the groundwork for The Age of Reason.
The Enlightenment?
This English philosopher argued for natural rights and inspired modern democracy with his social contract theory.
John Locke
Adopting this type of monarchy, as England did after the Glorious Revolution, meant transferring significant power to a parliamentary body.
Constitutional monarchy
This institution faced challenges as scientific discoveries contradicted traditional beliefs.
The Church
This thinker was known for his radical criticism of religion and his influential book A Treatise of Human Nature.
David Hume
What is adapt and reconcile science with religion?
A Church leader who accepts some scientific ideas while maintaining that they can coexist with faith is choosing to do this.
To maintain strict Catholic orthodoxy, the Church initiated this counter-movement against Protestantism.
The Counter-Reformation