The Enlightenment: Corruption and Deceit
Doug Mishler
CH 202
Discussion: Lisa M 2:00-2:50
12 October 2012
The Enlightenment: Corruption and Deceit The movement of power of religion to the power of science. A scientific and intellectual revolution. The Enlightenment was a very integral part of modernity. There were new concepts of science, philosophy, and technology. New ideals of human equality and life were created, but all with a cost. During the time period of the enlightenment, corruption of power and deceit were very common themes in many pieces of literature from this time period. The movement away from religion was partially facilitated by the corruption of religion and those who held power in those positions. Deceit and the corruption of power was the main theme during the time period of the Enlightenment. The reformation of religion and science was very important in the development of the European culture. The wealthy paid for “repentment” of their sins. They would do as they please and would “pay off” their actions. People began to think more logically, and a different type of reasoning was introduced as people started to shy away from religion and the divine rights, and investing it into science and logic. Rousseau was an important figure during the Enlightenment period. His beliefs on the foundations of the inequalities among men are based on the corruption of government and civilization. He believed that the inequality of man was caused by civilization. People become miserable in the state of civilization. Civil society began when the “first man enclosed a piece of land, thought of saying ‘This is mine’.”(T.M. 130). Competition of the people caused people to create and use weapons to combat each other and the obstacles of nature. As civilization continued to improve, property and belongings became more prominent. It caused people to be violent in protecting what they owned. As societies grew and people became more violent, government was introduced to provide liberty and justice
CH 202
Discussion: Lisa M 2:00-2:50
12 October 2012
The Enlightenment: Corruption and Deceit The movement of power of religion to the power of science. A scientific and intellectual revolution. The Enlightenment was a very integral part of modernity. There were new concepts of science, philosophy, and technology. New ideals of human equality and life were created, but all with a cost. During the time period of the enlightenment, corruption of power and deceit were very common themes in many pieces of literature from this time period. The movement away from religion was partially facilitated by the corruption of religion and those who held power in those positions. Deceit and the corruption of power was the main theme during the time period of the Enlightenment. The reformation of religion and science was very important in the development of the European culture. The wealthy paid for “repentment” of their sins. They would do as they please and would “pay off” their actions. People began to think more logically, and a different type of reasoning was introduced as people started to shy away from religion and the divine rights, and investing it into science and logic. Rousseau was an important figure during the Enlightenment period. His beliefs on the foundations of the inequalities among men are based on the corruption of government and civilization. He believed that the inequality of man was caused by civilization. People become miserable in the state of civilization. Civil society began when the “first man enclosed a piece of land, thought of saying ‘This is mine’.”(T.M. 130). Competition of the people caused people to create and use weapons to combat each other and the obstacles of nature. As civilization continued to improve, property and belongings became more prominent. It caused people to be violent in protecting what they owned. As societies grew and people became more violent, government was introduced to provide liberty and justice