The Age of Enlightenment is the time, centered upon the 18th century, in which reason was used as the primary source for authority.
The period in question is the Age of Enlightenment, which spanned the 18th century and focused on reason and logic in intellectual thought. Key figures included philosophers like Locke and Voltaire, who challenged traditional authorities and inspired democratic ideals. This movement significantly influenced modern science, politics, and education.
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