Question

Which phrases best describe the goals of the Enlightenment? Check all that apply.

Answer 1

The options that apply are:

• to understand the world from a secular perspective
• to examine the natural rights that humans possess
• to question the source of authority

The Enlightment Era, also called Age of Reason, took place in the 18th century and advocated ideas based on reason, constitutional government and secular learning.

The Enlightment philosophers opposed to the absolute power of monarchies and the Church and based their doctrines in individual liberty and religious tolerance.

The main philosophers of Age of Reason were Kant, Adam Smith, Voltaire, Locke. This philosophical movement was associated with the scientific revolution.

Answer 2

To understand the world from a secular perspectiveto examine the natural rights that humans possess
to question the source of authority