It was a philosophical and cultural movement that took place in the XVIII century. It was also called “century of lights” and during this time philosophy rose as a method of reflexion.
Let’s begin with The Enlightment!!!
The movement emerged in Europe and it ended with years of darkness, allowing new ideas to develop. The ideas during this movement talked about equality for all.
Oh, that’s very interesting. What about the French Revolution?
There were manyarguments that went from empiricism to rationalism. There were also disputes over different ideologies.
The French Revolution was a social and political process that happened in 1789.
A very important contribution of thisRevolution was the Declaration of Rights of Men and Citizens, which was defined as personal and communal rights. Rights of men are understood as universal.
This Declaration was approved in August 1789. There were many accomplishments,for example the abolition of the absolutist memory andthe division between church and state.