World History Grade 10
World History Grade 10 Q 3 W3 C1 Ideas of the Enlightenment 1600s - 1700s
Section Objectives The Enlightenment was also called the Age of Reason Greek and Roman philosophy, ideas of Scientific Revolution, Christianity and even Renaissance and Reformation ideas led to the Enlightenment Britain and France led the way with new Enlightenment ideas
Summary of main enlightenment ideas of 18th century -The Church was not always right and should be separate from the State with limited authority -Reason and logic could explain most things -All men were equal and should be treated this way -Government should be controlled by the people, not an absolute monarchy (King or Queen) -There should be religious tolerance of all religions -Explanations require testable evidence to be true
Age of Reason begins -As we saw, ideas of Scientific Revolution and voyages of discovery led to people questioning old beliefs and traditions -New thinkers now thought logic and reason could explain most things -It could lead to knowledge, freedom from bad government and happiness -This period where reason and logic was used in politics, society and science is called The Enlightenment
Roots of Enlightenment What led to this new way of thinking?
Read and Organize Roots of Enlightenment 1- Greek and Roman philosophers Enlightenment 2- Scientific Revolution 3- Renaissance and Reformation ideas
4- Christianity
Human reason could be used to get knowledge, freedom and happiness
Other New Ideas 1- French philosophers like Voltaire was against government and religion. He thought humans could improve their own lives. 2-Voltaire got in trouble for these ideas and he began to talk about freedom of thought and speech 3-Many people met to talk about these ideas in universities but also in cafes and salons (social gathering). Ideas began to spread. 4-Economic ideas included that government should not control the economy, people should be free to make their own choices on business.
Section Objectives The Enlightenment was also called the Age of Reason Greek and Roman philosophy, ideas of Scientific Revolution, Christianity and even Renaissance and Reformation ideas led to the Enlightenment Britain and France led the way with new Enlightenment ideas
Summary of main enlightenment ideas of 18th century -The Church was not always right and should be separate from the State with limited authority -Reason and logic could explain most things -All men were equal and should be treated this way -Government should be controlled by the people, not an absolute monarchy (King or Queen) -There should be religious tolerance of all religions -Explanations require testable evidence to be true
Age of Reason begins -As we saw, ideas of Scientific Revolution and voyages of discovery led to people questioning old beliefs and traditions -New thinkers now thought logic and reason could explain most things -It could lead to knowledge, freedom from bad government and happiness -This period where reason and logic was used in politics, society and science is called The Enlightenment
Roots of Enlightenment What led to this new way of thinking?
Read and Organize Roots of Enlightenment 1- Greek and Roman philosophers Enlightenment 2- Scientific Revolution 3- Renaissance and Reformation ideas
4- Christianity
Human reason could be used to get knowledge, freedom and happiness
Other New Ideas 1- French philosophers like Voltaire was against government and religion. He thought humans could improve their own lives. 2-Voltaire got in trouble for these ideas and he began to talk about freedom of thought and speech 3-Many people met to talk about these ideas in universities but also in cafes and salons (social gathering). Ideas began to spread. 4-Economic ideas included that government should not control the economy, people should be free to make their own choices on business.
