What term describes the philosophical shift toward more rational and scientific thought in the late eighteenth century?

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Annabel Mckay

23 October, 03:51

What term describes the philosophical shift toward more rational and scientific thought in the late eighteenth century?

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The Enlightenment

Explanation:

The Enlightenment, often recognized as the Enlightenment period, was indeed a philosophical revolution that occurred during late 17th & early 18th centuries, mainly in Europe and afterward in North America.

The Enlightenment had a variety of reason-centered theories as the main source of information and intensive ideals like freedom, improvement, tolerance, brotherhood, legal governance and freedom of religion.