Enlightenment

The Enlightenment: Reason’s Dawn, Revolution’s Spark

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The Enlightenment: Reason, Revolution, and Modern Thought

Imagine a world where your thoughts, your very existence, were dictated not by divine right or inherited privilege, but by the power of your own mind. This was the audacious promise of the Enlightenment, an intellectual and cultural earthquake that rumbled through the 18th century, shaking the foundations of established power and ushering in an … Read more

When Witchcraft Ceased to Be a Crime: A Shift in European Thought

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Abolishing Witchcraft: Was It Legalization or Rationalism?

The crackle of a hearth, the hushed whispers of ancient spells, the chilling fear of a malevolent curse – for centuries, these were potent realities in the European imagination, punishable by law. Yet, as Europe strode into the Enlightenment, the very concept of witchcraft began to unravel, not necessarily because rulers suddenly believed in spectral … Read more