The Philosophes and Enlightenment Thought
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to the Enlightenment
Overview of the Enlightenment period, its historical context, and key intellectual developments

Module #2
The Emergence of the Philosophes
The rise of French intellectuals, their influence, and their impact on the Enlightenment

Module #3
The Legacy of the Renaissance
How Renaissance humanism and the scientific revolution laid the groundwork for Enlightenment thought

Module #4
The Role of Reason
The Enlightenments emphasis on reason, rational inquiry, and the pursuit of knowledge

Module #5
René Descartes:The Father of Modern Philosophy
Descartes contributions to the development of Enlightenment thought, including his methodological skepticism

Module #6
John Locke:The Empiricist
Lockes empiricist philosophy, the concept of tabula rasa, and its influence on Enlightenment thinkers

Module #7
Voltaire:The Philosophe of Reason
Voltaires life, works, and contributions to the Enlightenment, including his critique of religious intolerance

Module #8
Denis Diderot:The Editor of the Encyclopédie
Diderots role in shaping the Encyclopédie, its significance, and its impact on the spread of Enlightenment ideas

Module #9
Jean-Jacques Rousseau:The Critic of Civilization
Rousseaus philosophy, including his concept of the social contract and his critique of modern society

Module #10
David Hume:The Skeptic
Humes philosophical skepticism, his critique of metaphysics, and his influence on Enlightenment thought

Module #11
Adam Smith:The Moral Philosopher
Smiths moral philosophy, including his concept of the invisible hand and its implications for economics

Module #12
Immanuel Kant:The Critic of Metaphysics
Kants critical philosophy, including his critiques of pure reason, practical reason, and judgment

Module #13
The Enlightenment and the Scientific Revolution
The interplay between scientific discovery and Enlightenment thought, including the contributions of Newton and Leibniz

Module #14
Enlightenment Views on Politics and Government
The Enlightenments influence on modern political thought, including the development of democracy and liberalism

Module #15
The Social Contract and the Origins of Government
The Enlightenments theories on the origins of government, including the social contract and the concept of sovereignty

Module #16
Enlightenment Feminism
The contributions of women philosophers, such as Mary Wollstonecraft, to the Enlightenment and feminist thought

Module #17
Enlightenment and the Emergence of Modernity
The Enlightenments role in shaping modernity, including the development of industrialization and urbanization

Module #18
The Critique of Enlightenment Thought
Criticisms of Enlightenment thought, including the charges of Eurocentrism, colonialism, and simplistic optimism

Module #19
The Legacy of the Enlightenment
The Enlightenments ongoing impact on modern society, including its influence on contemporary philosophy, politics, and culture

Module #20
Case Study:The French Revolution
The Enlightenments role in shaping the French Revolution, including the Reign of Terror and the rise of Napoleon

Module #21
Case Study:The American Enlightenment
The Enlightenments influence on American thought and politics, including the American Revolution and the Founding Fathers

Module #22
Case Study:The Scottish Enlightenment
The unique characteristics of the Scottish Enlightenment, including the contributions of Adam Smith, David Hume, and Adam Ferguson

Module #23
The Enlightenment and the Arts
The Enlightenments influence on literature, art, and music, including the development of neoclassicism and romanticism

Module #24
The Enlightenment and Education
The Enlightenments emphasis on education, including the development of modern educational systems and pedagogies

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in The Philosophes and Enlightenment Thought career

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The Philosophes and Enlightenment Thought ( 25 Modules )

The Philosophes and Enlightenment Thought
( 25 Modules )