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
