WDW101Y1 Lecture : WDW300 January 12, 19, 2012.docx

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Lecture 1 and 2 - january 12, 19 theories in criminology. Enlightenment - rejects religious dogmas , substituted by an emphasis on the use of human reason applied in many areas. Fields of study join together, generalized fascination with science and mathematics, attempt to apply them in other ways e. g. hobbes" introductory. Rise of other sources of power in society, besides monarchy e. g. wealthy people, mostly in britain. Hobbes, locke and other thinkers are trying to re-create politics in light of reason rather than religion; trying to find a purpose for society that is purely political. 1640-1690 in england - political turmoil with charles i"s authority (he was beheaded), civil war; middle- class people trying to gain power in politics. Civil war between parliamentary and monarchy around 1640 (oliver cromwell) ; puritans trying to reform the church. Experience of civil war; took on organized religion in ways that religious people would find disturbing; his use of religion.

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