Enlightenment: Unraveling the Roots of Modern Thought and Society

The Enlightenment, a pivotal intellectual movement spanning the late 17th to the 18th century, fundamentally transformed Western thought and society. This report will explore the core principles of the Enlightenment, examine its lasting impact on modern philosophy, politics, and science, and argue that the movement laid the groundwork for contemporary democratic ideals and empirical inquiry. At the heart of