The Enlightenment was a period of intellectual revolution, emphasizing reason, liberty, and scientific discovery. Philosophers of this era challenged traditional authority and reshaped political and social thought. Their ideas laid the foundation for democracy, human rights, and modern education.
Thinkers like John Locke and Voltaire promoted ideas of individual freedom and government accountability. Others, such as Rousseau and Kant, explored morality, ethics, and the role of reason in human society. Their writings continue to influence philosophy, law, and global politics.