The Enlightenment Tradition
Enlightenment philosophyAge of Reasonrationalism18th-century intellectual movementfoundations of modern thought
Explore the Enlightenment Tradition, a transformative 18th-century intellectual movement that championed reason, individualism, and scientific inquiry. Often synonymous with the Age of Reason, this period laid crucial foundations for modern political thought, human rights, and the scientific method, profoundly shaping Western philosophy and societal development through its emphasis on rationalism and progress.