Enlightenment
See also: enlightenment
English
Alternative forms
- Enlightment (rare)
Proper noun
the Enlightenment
- A 17th- and 18th-century philosophical movement in European history; the Age of Enlightenment or Age of Reason emphasizing rationalism.
- Synonyms: age of reason, Aufklärung
- 1997, Chris Horrocks, Introducing Foucault, page 36 (Totem Books, Icon Books; →ISBN
- He first presented a complementary thesis on the Enlightenment philosopher Immanuel Kant (1724–1804), in which he used the term “archaeology” for the first time, and which indicated the period of history to which he was constantly to return.
The Enlightenment: the intellectual, philosophical, cultural and scientific spirit of the 18th century. A belief in reason, progress, man’s “maturity” and a general rejection of tradition, religion and authority.
- He first presented a complementary thesis on the Enlightenment philosopher Immanuel Kant (1724–1804), in which he used the term “archaeology” for the first time, and which indicated the period of history to which he was constantly to return.
Derived terms
- Age of Enlightenment
- post-Enlightenment
Translations
17th- and 18th-century philosophical movement
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Further reading
Enlightenment on Wikipedia.Wikipedia - Age of Enlightenment on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
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