The Enlightenment - the basics
The Enlightenment - the basics
Decline of dogma and religious authority

Deism, humanism

Human rights

Science, empiricism

Progress and exploration replace obedience

Information (newspapers, libraries) becomes widely available

Education, literacy

Scientific and liberal arts education replaces theological education

Advent of professional societies

Ambition and individualism encouraged

Future orientation

Coffee houses, public discussion

Concern for human rights

Advent of the public intellectual

Overthrow of royalty

Appearance of democratic governments