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PinkMonkey Online Study Guide-World History
CHAPTER 5 : THE INTELLECTUAL REVOLUTION
5.0 Introduction
In the 17th and 18th centuries, numerous thinkers
and writers i.e. the intellectuals developed and expressed new ideas,
which had a significant effect upon the modern world. These changes
in thought laid the foundation for the overthrow of the political
and social institutions of feudalism. The intellectuals were supported
by the members of the privileged classes, the nobility, the higher
clergy, the wealthy and cultured bourgeoisie. The change of outlook
brought about was so great that it could be regarded as an Intellectual
Revolution. This revolution also flourished owing to the encouragement
given by the enlightened monarchs who ruled Europe during the 18th
Century.
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Index
5.0 - Introduction
5.1 Growth and Features of the Revolution
5.2 The Rationalist Spirit and the Contribution of Voltaire
5.3 Application of the Critical Spirit
5.4 Age of Enlightened Despots
5.5 Dates & Events
5.6 Points to Remember
Chapter 6
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