Enlightenment Philosophies and Social Changes

This set of flashcards covers key terms and concepts related to Enlightenment philosophies and their social changes during the 1750-1900 time period.

Enlightenment

An intellectual movement that emphasized reason and individualism over tradition.

Natural rights

Rights that individuals are born with, such as life, liberty, and property.

Social contract

The theory that individuals consent, either explicitly or implicitly, to surrender some freedoms to authority in exchange for protection of remaining rights.

Nationalism

A political ideology that emphasizes the interests and culture of a particular nation, often leading to the desire for independence or self-governance.

Feminism

A movement seeking to achieve equality for women in political, social, and economic spheres.

Suffrage

The right to vote in political elections.

Empiricism

The theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience.

Philosophers

Thinkers who contribute to the understanding of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, and reason.

Reform movements

Collective actions aimed at changing specific practices in society for the better.