Intellectual History
21 articles in this category
Cultural Reform in Early Republican China
Explore early Republican China's cultural reform movement through *New Youth*, debates at Peking University, and the May Fourth Movement.
The Emergence of Science as a Social Phenomenon
Explore the emergence of science as a social phenomenon from 17th-century Europe to the late 1800s.
Biblical Scholarship and Secularization: The Intellectual Challenge to Biblical Authority in the Nineteenth Century
Explore the shift towards critical biblical scholarship in 19th century Europe, challenging traditional religious authority through secular perspectives.
The Enlightenment and Historical Consciousness: 1700-1900
Explore the transformative period from 1700-1900 when Enlightenment ideas challenged traditions, leading to industrialization, urbanization, and societal reforms reshaping Europe.
The Enlightenment and Religious Skepticism
Explore how Enlightenment thinkers challenged religious dogmas while maintaining a vague form of theism, promoting rational thought and moral autonomy.
The Enlightenment's Anti-Clerical Struggle: Challenges to Church Authority
Explore how anti-clericalism challenged Catholic Church authority during the Enlightenment, influencing political and social landscapes.
Challenges to Religious Authority: The Enlightenment Critique of the Church
Explore the Enlightenment critique of religious authority, focusing on Voltaire's impact and societal shifts towards toleration and secular governance.
The Cultural Dominance of France in Eighteenth Century Europe
Explore France's cultural dominance in 18th century Europe through political prestige, linguistic influence, and intellectual exchange.
The Enlightenment: Confidence in Reason and Progress
Explore the pivotal 18th-century Enlightenment emphasizing human reason's role in societal progress through key figures and publications.
Enlightenment Optimism: The Emergence and Spread of Progress Ideology
Explore how European thinkers shifted from Renaissance pessimism to Enlightenment optimism through advancements in science and philosophy.
The Enlightenment's Promise: Rationalism and Scientific Progress
Explore the Enlightenment's focus on reason and empirical evidence that transformed society through scientific progress and rational thinking.
The Transition to Modernity: Copernican Revolution and Its Impact
Explore the pivotal Copernican Revolution's impact on modern thought, challenging medieval cosmology and fostering scientific advancements.
The Rise of Censorship and Education Control: 15th-18th Century Europe
Explore Europe's transformation from religiously controlled education to widespread literacy and scientific inquiry through intense censorship during the 15th-18th centuries.
Rise of Periodical Press in Eighteenth Century Europe
Explore the rise of periodicals in 18th century Europe, impacting literacy, political discourse, and intellectual exchange.
European Ideas and Civilizational Shifts: 1500-1800
Explore the pivotal 1500-1800 period when Europe transformed its cultural, political, and economic landscapes, shaping modern Western civilization.
The Eighteenth-Century European Fascination with Chinese Culture
Explore 18th century European fascination with Chinese culture through trade, art, and intellectual curiosity challenging established norms.
The Evolution of Criticism from Medieval Christianity
Explore the transformation from medieval Christian dualism to autonomous criticism through key figures and movements like Aquinas, Erasmus, and the Enlightenment.
The Impact of Print Media on European Consciousness
Explore how print media democratized access to information in Europe, transforming societal structures and fostering intellectual movements from 1440 onwards.
Reintegration of Classical and Christian Worlds: Dante's Divine Comedy
Explore the reintegration of classical learning with Christian theology through Dante's Divine Comedy and figures like Thomas Aquinas.
Translation and Cultural Exchange: The Impact of Arabic Texts in Medieval Europe
Explore the impact of Arabic texts on medieval Europe's intellectual revival through translation movements that reshaped philosophy, medicine, and commerce.
Greek Thought vs Modern Categories
Explore how ancient Greek thought differs from modern academic disciplines, highlighting integration of philosophy, politics, ethics, and more.