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[https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/movements-throughout-history-enlightenment.html by World Atlas] | [https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/movements-throughout-history-enlightenment.html by World Atlas] | ||
The Age of Enlightenment, also known as the Age of Reason, was a movement in the 18th century that was based on knowledge and philosophy. Enlightenment included ideas that centered on reason as the main source of legitimacy and authority, and advocated for ideals such as liberty, tolerance, separation of church and state, constitutional governance, and fraternity. | The Age of Enlightenment, also known as the Age of Reason, was a movement in the 18th century that was based on knowledge and philosophy. Enlightenment included ideas that centered on reason as the main source of legitimacy and authority, and advocated for ideals such as liberty, tolerance, separation of church and state, constitutional governance, and fraternity. | ||
=====18th Century Online Encyclopedia===== | |||
[https://enlightenment-revolution.org/ by Enlightenment and Revolution] | |||
The 18th Century Online Encyclopedia provides free entries on notable men and women who contributed to the Enlightenment and the American or French revolutions. It is an ongoing project which includes information on philosophers, politicians, artists, theologians, writers and statesmen. It contains noteworthy people from Eastern and Western Europe and North America. Every entry has been written by university professors who are expert in their respective fields. This encyclopedia is designed to be a tool for students, scholars, and interested members of the public alike. | |||
