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The Enlightenment
A European intellectual and philosophical movement of the 17th and 18th centuries that emphasized human reason and individualism over Christian dogma and tradition.
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A European intellectual and philosophical movement spanning the 17th and 18th centuries. It emphasized human reason and individualism above Christian dogma and tradition.
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Last revised August 14, 2026