Eighteenth Century Enlightenment
Michelle Chan
Ap Euro 1B1
Period 7
The intellectuals of the eighteenth century were influenced by the scientific ideas of the seventeenth century. The enlightenment was a time period of an understanding of all life. They believed that human reason could be used to combat ignorance, superstition, and tyranny and to build a better world. Their principal targets were religion. Charles Darwin, like many other scientists, was a professional scientist. His hobby became his vocation when he began his study on animals and plants. As a result, Darwin came to the conclusion that animals evolved over time and in response to their environment. Many were disturbed by the implications of life as a struggle for survival. In the second half of
Ap Euro 1B1
Period 7
The intellectuals of the eighteenth century were influenced by the scientific ideas of the seventeenth century. The enlightenment was a time period of an understanding of all life. They believed that human reason could be used to combat ignorance, superstition, and tyranny and to build a better world. Their principal targets were religion. Charles Darwin, like many other scientists, was a professional scientist. His hobby became his vocation when he began his study on animals and plants. As a result, Darwin came to the conclusion that animals evolved over time and in response to their environment. Many were disturbed by the implications of life as a struggle for survival. In the second half of