Enlightenment 1~ Why, What & Vocab

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coup d'état ~ /ˌko͞o dāˈtä/

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Overthrow of a government; typically an illegal seizure of power by a dictator or military.

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Belief in using reason to find truth and enhance life.

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Rationalism

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Philosophy recognizing every person as a valuable individual with inalienable rights.

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Individualism

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Belief in an all-powerful God as a 'cosmic watchmaker' who created the universe and set it in motion without interference.

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Deism

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Philosophy declaring all ideas, cultures, and beliefs have equal merit.

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Relativism

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1688, Bloodless coup in England; denied divine right, allowed personal liberties. Supported by William and Mary.

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Glorious Revolution

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Economic belief favoring more exports than imports

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Mercantilism

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Movement emphasizing emotions & instincts over reason (end of Enlightenment).

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Romanticism

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Salons during the Enlightenment were gathering places for wealthy intellectuals to discuss political and social theories.

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Gathering places for wealthy, intellectual elites; met weekly to discuss political and social theories of the day.

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Absolute Monarchs adopting Enlightenment reforms while maintaining power.

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Enlightened Absolutism (Despot)