The Enlightenment's emphasis on reason shaped philosophical, political, and scientific discourse from the late 17th to the early 19th century. This article traces the Enlightenment back to its roots in the aftermath of the Civil War, and forward to its effects on the present day.

Concepts

the social contract, thomas paine, the enlightenment

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Additional Tags

denis diderot, english civil war, gordon riots, ignatius sancho, scientific revolution

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
• The intended use for this resource is Instructional

Common Core

RI.11-12.9