HST 111 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Immanuel Kant, Age Of Enlightenment, Scientific Revolution
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Immanuel kant: man"s leaving his self caused immaturity . Used ideas from the scientific revolution to examines all aspects of life. Paris was the cultural capital of europe. Popularized ideas from the scientific revolution, as many women did in this time revolution. European elite gathered at salons to discuss ideas of the scientific. People competed for invites (including future kings of sweden and. She desired an amiable free flowing, wide ranging conversation. She set up separate meetings for artists, philosophers. Gatherings were an important place for scientific ideas to spread. Became known as the age of enlightenment . Increasing secularization that has marked europe ever since. Leaving behind the medieval world view and its ideas on religion. Earlier periods had been marked by being unable to think for yourself. Have the courage to use your own intelligence. 18th century a place where people dared to know. Voltaire had criticized the french government, society and monarchy.
