The Enlightenment emphasized reason over superstition from "summary" of Religion and the Decline of Magic by Keith Thomas
During the Enlightenment, thinkers sought to distance themselves from the superstitions that had dominated the intellectual landscape for centuries. This movement placed a premium on reason and empirical evidence, championing the idea that knowledge should be based on observation and logic rather than tradition or religious dogma. The emphasis on reason over superstition marked a significant shift in how people viewed the world and their place in it. Instead of relying on supernatural explanations for natural phenomena, thinkers began to look for rational, scientific explanations that could be tested and verified. This shift in mindset laid the groundwork for the scientific revolution that would follow, paving the way for advancements in fields such as physics, biology, and chemistry. The rejection of supers...
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