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Newton pulished "Mathmatical principles of natural philosophy".
This explained the law of gravity and other workings of the universe. This book along with other works of Newton got people really into thinking about science and reason. -
Frederick the Great.
Frederick the great becomes king of Prussia. When he wasnt fighting in wars he was forcing peasents to grow new crops and making government reforms to make himself more powerful. Also in Prussia at this time people could chose their religion as they pleased. This was one of the few highlights of Prussia at the time. -
Denis Diderot's encyclopedia.
These encyclopedias were printed from 1751 to 1789. Diderot didnt just get articles about knowledge, he tried to change ways of tradtional thinking by explaining his new ideas on topics like government, and philosophy. -
Catherine the Great.
In 1762 Catherine became empress of Russia. As Frederick did she didnt intend to give any power away. Her reforms werent to do with politics of Russia, but to expand the Russian empire. -
Mozart.
In 1762 young 16 year old Mozart came onto the scene in European music. He became an instant hit, his operas and symphonies defined the time periods music. -
Voltaire.
Perhaps the most well known of the philosophes. He lived a long controversial life, in his writing he targeted and insulted corupt officials. And he "battled" injustice with his pen and mind. This outspokeness usually offended the French and the Catholic church. -
The French Revolution begins.
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Mary Wollencraft: "A Vindication of the rights of women"
In her book she wanted equal education for girls and boys. She argued only an education could give women the things they needed to participate with men in life.
