Age of Enlightenment (~1700-1800) – Philosophes ( lovers of wisdom ) use science and reason to improve society – Denis Diderot - edits Encyclopedia (mid 1700s; 28 volumes) Philosophes contribute articles; criticize church, gov't, taxes, slave trade, … society should benefit ALL Monarchies & Church attempt to suppress ideas … but Enlightenment thoughts diffuse (e.g., salons, writings) Madame Geoffrin & de Pompadour
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