Enlightened despots sought to embody the Platonic ideal of the philosopher-king. These rulers were highly educated and romanticized liberal theory. …
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Dare to Know! The Ideas of the Enlightenment
The Enlightenment or "Age of Reason" brought a wealth of new ideas to the Western World. Questions about the validity of power, authority, and religion grew, and modern science came into its own.
David Hume is considered to be one of the most important Scottish philosophers. His philosophy is systematic and focused, and has directly influenced …
Immanuel Kant is one of the most famous philosophers of all time. Kant’s philosophy is known for its highly technical and specific language. Despite …
John Locke was one of the most influential thinkers in the Age of Enlightenment. While Voltaire is widely credited with Enlightened thinking within …
Margaret Cavendish was an exceptional case of a female philosopher and intellectual in the 17th century, an era when women were still considered …
