The Enlightenment encouraged reason and progress from "summary" of The Story of Mankind (Updated Edition) (Liveright Classics) by Hendrik Willem van Loon,John Merriman
The Enlightenment era was a period in history when people began to question traditional beliefs and systems in favor of reason and progress. This intellectual movement encouraged individuals to think critically, challenge authority, and seek knowledge through empirical evidence. Philosophers and thinkers of the time believed that through reason and scientific inquiry, society could achieve progress and improve the human condition. During the Enlightenment, there was a shift away from reliance on religious dogma and superstition towards a reliance on reason and logic. This new way of thinking emphasized the importance of individual rights, freedoms, and the pursuit of knowledge. It also promoted the idea that through education and reason, people could overcome ignorance and prejudi...
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