Nov. 3/4: The enlightenment (age of reason)

Today, we will get started with looking at the Enlightenment Period, which was a time in European history of revolutionary ideas that sparked social and political changes throughout Europe --as well as inspired revolutionary changes beyond Europe. Today's focus is on looking at what the Enlightenment was, and the key individuals and their role during this time period.
Helpful link for today's class:
Enlightenment Period & Philosophers Presentation (Google Slides)
Shared Inquiry Prep (Research Notes for Socratic Discussion) Rubric  (Google Doc)

HW Prep  -- Watch 4 Enlightenment philosophers videos; take notes
Due Mon. Nov. 7 (A Blocks) or Tues. Nov 8 (B Blocks)

Watch the Power Philosophy videos in the playlist (Locke; Machiavelli; Hobbes; Rousseau) and continue to add detailed notes to your research portfolio and use the information in the videos to help answer the questions above.

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