HIS109Y1 Lecture Notes - François-Jean De La Barre, Lettre De Cachet, French Language
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Why was there a serious attempt to shift collective unconscious --> changes role of individual in community. Scientists established new world view: chaged relationship b/w man and nature. Mind of man is caable of comprehending laws of nature. Aplication of human reason --> age of reason/enlightenment (light shines through darkness --> beore there we a misunderstanding) Age of reason = identifiable --> separates it from before nd affer: education and learning = secular needs and goals. - reformation, middle ages: assumes religious, scriptural texts are true b/c it reveals god. Descates" discourse -- exploded belief that there can be anything that can be acceptd w. o proff (a priori) Application of human reaon = better results (in temrns of decision making => now use logic) Changes made that could make human society closer to nature --> if you believe laws of nature are good, human sociert is good. Follow laws of nature and you"ll be good.
