Answer: In Europe, the switch from alcohol to coffee was very important because drinking coffee became associated with intellect. Instead of intellects meeting at the local tavern, more and more intellectual individuals began to meet at the local coffeehouse to drink coffee and discuss ideas and developments for Europe.
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<span>The American Philosophical Society was founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1743 and is the oldest learned society in America. Established for the "promotion of useful knowledge among the British plantations in America," its membership has included the leading scientists, scholars, public servants and statesmen of this country as well as abroad. Membership is limited to 500 American members and 100 international. Also in that year, Franklin proposed the Academy of Phildelphia, which opened in 1751. The Academy was organized into Latin, English, and Mathematical departments, with the Latin department developing into the University of Pennsylvania.</span>
Confucius influenced history since he was an educationist, intellectually and pursued a higher truth (enlightenment). His life was based off of the quest of kindness and was not troubled by success or failures. His proposition was a complete set of principles concerning study and truth. Confucius influenced history and religion since he was mostly silent on thoughts of the afterlife. " If you are not able to serve men, how can you worship the gods?" is a quote stating his thoughts of the afterlife. He believed in the Yes, one person can definitely make a difference. One action can have a large repercussion and reaction. Confucius made a difference since his ideals shaped early Chinese teachings (Confucius lived from 551 BC to 479 BC) and his epitome of political and philosophical ideas.
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http://www.china-mike.com/chinese-culture/understanding-chinese-mind/confucius/
https://www.ancient.eu/Confucianism/
