The Enlightenment

The enlightenment which took place during the eighteenth century was a period of new scientific discoveries and advancements. The great minds like those of Sir Isaac Newton, and Voltaire contributed and were shaped by this period. These great minds tried to change the way people viewed the world, so the Catholic Church objected, since the view of the people was based on Christian teachings and beliefs.

This era shaped the modern world, and how the universe works. We learned that the Sun and not the Earth was the center of the universe. Great thinkers developed the scientific method and new ways of viewing the world. Philosophers analyzed the systems of government and criticized them. Clearly this era was of great importance for human kind, and it formed the basis for modern society.