Began in Paris, but eventually spread to most of Europe
A lot of the ideas were spread through philosophers writing back and forth to each other through writing in the newspaper
Most of the writing was done in French, the diplomatic language
The enlightenment was a time in the 1700's in Europe when people began to question old ideas and search for knowledge. The name Enlightenment refers to the light of knowledge that supposedly replaces the darkness of superstition and ignorance. Enlightenment thinkers believed that science and reason could improve people's lives.
