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Embracing Individualism in the Enlightenment Era

The Enlightenment marked a pivotal shift towards individualism, emphasizing human reason and natural laws. Thinkers like John Locke argued for governance based on the consent of the governed and the respect for natural rights. This period posited that God created the earth but allowed humanity to harness the power of observation and reason to improve society. By advocating for the removal of obstacles that hindered natural law, Enlightenment philosophers sought to establish a harmonious world governed by rational thought rather than superstition. Reason became the new guiding principle, heralding a new era of human potential.

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Embracing Individualism in the Enlightenment Era

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  1. Moving Towards Individualism The Enlightenment

  2. The Enlightenment • God created the earth, but then gave humans the power of reason and observation • God left the world to function according to natural laws • Natural laws would replace “phenomena” • One could perfect human society by applying reason • John Locke • Natural law dictates that the government should rest with the consent of the people • Respect the natural rights of all

  3. The Enlightenment • Man could perfect world by removing human obstacles that obstructed natural law • Clockmaker approach to god • Earth should just follow natural laws to achieve harmony • God was not still present - one could not communicate with Him • Reason became the new “faith” and man became the new “god” • Must remove all unnatural laws to have perfectly functioning society

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