What was the enlightenment?

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What was the enlightenment?

Please be succinct

2007-09-26 01:12:41 · 3 answers · asked by Magnun S 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality

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Europe, free from the clutches of an all powerful catholic church, was able to study the world, make and test theories without the threat of burning at the stake. This was further enhanced by the rediscovery in western europe of the ancient texts (greek etc) after the reconquista of the iberian peninsula.

2007-09-26 01:18:40 · answer #1 · answered by Bob-bob 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

The age when scientific advances, philosophies and reason outweighed religion and superstition. (Hint, read my profile, tee hee)

2007-09-26 09:15:07 · answer #2 · answered by beztvarny 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

The beginning of the death of religion.

2007-09-26 08:17:13 · answer #3 · answered by bestonnet_00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋