Enlightenment+1700's

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Enlightenment in the 18th Century.

Analyze the ways in which Enlightenment thought addresses religious beliefs and social issues in the 18th century.

Thesis: T he Enlightenment in the 18th century addressed religious issues and social issues because it allowed people to think whatever way they wanted, such as, Atheism, Rococo Art, and Laissez-Faire

Religious beliefs - Deism: The world was like a machine Immanuel Kant: Defined the Enlightenment as man leaving his self conscious John Locke: Everybody born with a blank mind  John Wesley: "gift of God's grace" assured him of salvation Poland: newly found religious tolerance Pietism: desire for a deeper personal devotion to God D'holbach: Strict Atheism, and materialism, God not necessary, humans were machines Skepticism: having doubts or questioning attitudes, especially about religion

 Social Issues -  Voltaire: Criticized many of Frances policies like religious toleration and royal absolutism and admired English government, he lived in France Diderot: 28 volume encyclopedia filled with idea's of the Enlightenment Astell: argued for better education for women Wollstonecraft: __Vindication of the Rights of Women__ stated that since women have reason they are entitled to the same rights as men Salons: "Safe Rooms" for Philosophers to meet and express their idea's Adam Smith: __Wealth of the Nations__ discussed supply-demand, labor constituted the real wealth of nations, and end protective tariffs Physiocrats: modern economics, discover natural economic forces, Laissez-Faire Pascal: tried to keep science and religion together Rococo art: grace and gentle action Carnivals: festivals