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Jan 1, 1405
Invention of the Printing Press
Gutenberg invented the printing press. This created the ability to mass produce literature. This allowed for the bible to be mass produced. Now everyone could lern God's word without a priest teaching them. -
John Locke wrote An Essay Concerning Human Understanding
John Locke writes "An Essay Concerning Human Understanding". He describes the mind at birth as a blank slate filled later through experience. The essay was one of the principal sources of empiricism in modern philosophy, and influenced many enlightenment philosophers, such as David Hume and George Berkeley. -
John Locke wrote his Letters Concerning Toleration.
John Locke wrote these letters in the aftermath of the European wars of religion. These letters formulated a classic reasoning for religious tolerance. -
Bartolomeo Cristofori invents the piano.
The piano was invented. This instrument was used to create the most amazing music. This was a big contribution to classical music. -
Fontenelle published La Vie de Corneille.
Hwe published a work that traced the history of theater up to the time of his uncle. This influnced many people to delve into theatre more. -
Samuel Johnson publishes the first English language dictionary
Samuel Johnson publishes the first English dictionary. Now people from Great Britain, Ireland, and soon, America can take part in the dictionary. -
Adam Smith publishes his first book The Theory of Moral Sentiments
Adam Smith publishes his first book. It talked about what morals are and why we choose to use them. This influenced many people to try and be compassionate and empathetic. -
Voltaire publishes The Dictionnaire philosophique (Philosophical Dictionary).
Voltaire publishes The Dictionnaire philosophique (Philosophical Dictionary). Which is an encyclopedic dictionary. The Dictionnaire was a lifelong project for Voltaire. It represents the culmination of his views on Christianity, God, morality and other subjects. -
Adam Smith publishes the The Wealth of Nations.
Adam smith publishes the Weath of Nations. The book offers one of the world's first collected descriptions of what builds nations' wealth and is today a fundamental work in classical economics. -
John Locke coins the term "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness."
John Locke came up with the quote, "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness." This was adopted into the US Constitution. This influences anyone who is an American, because these three things are what we stand for. -
Thomas Jefferson writes the US Constitution.
Thomas Jefferson writes the US Constitution. This one piece of literature completely defines America. This influences everyone who is a US citizen. This is the single most important piece of literature for the US. -
Adam Smith wites his Essasys on Philosophical Subjects.
Adam Smith wites his Essasys on Philosophical Subjects.His essay was a history of astronomy down to Smith's own era, plus some thoughts on ancient physics and metaphysics. This was his last work. He died shortly after. This influnced many astronomers.
