Enlightenment Ideals
6 articles tagged with "Enlightenment Ideals"
Pessimistic Views on Civilization's Future
Explore late 19th-early 20th century pessimism towards civilization's future, questioning moral decay amidst rapid industrial and technological advancements.
Latin America's Transformation: From Colonial Empires to Independent Republics
Explore Latin America's journey from colonial rule to independent republics, marked by wars, territorial shifts, and lasting impacts on modern geopolitics.
Cultural Contamination and Institutional Change in Colonial Societies
Explore how European colonialism transformed non-Western cultures through economic integration, missionary work, and educational reforms.
The Civilized World: European Supremacy and Its Impact
Explore how European supremacy impacted global cultures through imperialism and Enlightenment ideals from 1789-1900.
The Constitutional Principle of Popular Sovereignty
Explore how the US Constitution's principle of popular sovereignty marked a break from British practices, setting the stage for American democracy.
The Rise of State-Sponsored Education in the Eighteenth Century
Explore how 18th century Europe shifted towards state-sponsored education, increasing literacy rates and laying groundwork for modern schooling.