Enlightenment (18th-century western movement)
- Scope note
- A philosophical movement of the late 18th century characterized by an untrammeled but frequently uncritical use of reason, a lively questioning of authority and traditional doctrines, a tendency toward individualism, and an emphasis on the idea of universal human progress.
- Date of creation: 06-May-2024
Accepted term: 06-May-2024