The Enlightenment

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The Enlightenment

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The Enlightenment was an intellectual and philosophical movement that dominated the world of ideas in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries.

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Renaissance

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Happened from ~1495-1527, renewing interest in classical knowledge.

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Scientific Revolution

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Took place from ~1500-1700, emphasizing empiricism and experimentation.

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Experimentation

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Used as a way to seek truth during the Scientific Revolution.

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Role of God in Deism

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In Deism, God is seen as a creator who does not intervene in the universe's ongoing operations.