Question

answer the following in your own words (do not copy and paste from the text): 1. what was the enlightenment? 2. explain how the enlightenment caused the great awakening. 3. give three characteristics of the enlightenment. 4. who were its key figures? 5. what were the effects of the enlightenment on the people of europe? the enlightenment: what is it? perhaps the best way to unpack and examine the information presented here about this time period is to understand the great german philosopher immanuel kants interpretation of the enlightenment: this time period was about obtaining the freedom to exercise your own intelligence. as previously stated, the enlightenment took place from the 1650s through the 1780s throughout europe. this time period is earmarked by an increase in literacy, scientific breakthroughs, and a willingness to challenge the long - standing institutions of european society, namely the catholic church. literacy during the enlightenment, much of europe experienced an increase in the availability and, subsequently, the publishing of texts that covered philosophical concepts rather than theological concepts. increased literacy as well as the availability of non - religious texts aided in the spread of new ideals and belief systems. some of these texts include dalembert and diderots encyclopédie and voltaires dictionnaire philosophique as well as letters on the english. science the enlightenment also coincided with a scientific revolution that saw isaac newtons rise to prominence. newtonian physics highlighted the scientific and mathematical patterns in the natural world, which inspired certain intellectuals to attempt to apply the logic and reason found in the natural world to the society of europe. the empirical principles of newtonian scientific analysis bled over to works of philosophy, such as john lockes essay concerning human understanding, which sought to explain the world empirically, utilizing an analysis of experience rather than christian morality. religion before this time period, religious entities were entrenched in many european states. throughout the enlightenment, however, the standing of these ecclesiastical traditions and institutions within the state was questioned. with the rise of scientific inquiry and the pursuit of empirical analysis of the natural world, religious fanaticism and

Explanation:

1. The Enlightenment was a period from 1650s - 1780s focused on using one's intelligence.
2. It led to Great Awakening via new ideas challenging old - order.
3. Characteristics: literacy rise, scientific progress, church - challenge.
4. Key figures: Kant, Newton, Locke, Voltaire etc.
5. Effects: new ideas, social change in Europe.

Answer:

1. A period for using one's intelligence.
2. New ideas challenged old - order.
3. Literacy rise, scientific progress, church - challenge.
4. Kant, Newton, Locke, Voltaire.
5. New ideas, social change.