The Age Of Enlightenment - Religion, The Enlightenment, and Heroes Of The Enlightenment

The transcript explores the Enlightenment era, focusing on religious intolerance, the revocation of the Edict of Nantes, and the resulting refugee crisis. It discusses the diversity of Enlightenment thought, including moderate, conservative, and radical views, and the rise of materialism. The interaction between Enlightenment ideas and religion is examined, highlighting figures like Voltaire and John Locke. The influence of Enlightenment heroes like Isaac Newton and Francis Bacon is also covered, emphasizing the era's pursuit of knowledge and the development of the encyclopedia.

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