Scientific thinking drove the Enlightenment from "summary" of The Story of Mankind, Original Edition (Yesterday's Classics) by Hendrik Willem Van Loon
The Enlightenment was a period of intellectual and cultural growth that took place in Europe during the 18th century. It was a time when people began to question traditional beliefs and values, and instead turned to reason and scientific thinking to understand the world around them. This shift in thinking was driven by a number of factors, including the rise of modern science and the spread of new ideas through books and newspapers. One of the key ideas of the Enlightenment was the belief in the power of reason. People began to question long-held superstitions and instead sought to understand the world through observation and experimentation. This led to a renewed interest in science and the natural world, as people sought to uncover the laws that governed the universe. Scientific thinking played a crucial role in driving the Enlightenment forward. The scientific method, which involves making observations, forming hypotheses, and conducting experiments to test those hypotheses, became a powerfu...
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