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What Mozart piece did Rose Rosengard Subotnik conclude is "an ideal musical representation of the Enlightenment"? | <text>What Mozart piece did Rose Rosengard Subotnik conclude is "an ideal musical representation of the Enlightenment"?</text><reasoning>The desire to explore, record and systematize knowledge had a meaningful impact on music publications. Jean-Jacques Rousseau's Dictionnaire de musique (published 1767 in Geneva and 17... |
Which two perspectives did Rose Rosengard Subotnik use to compare Mozart's Die Cauberflote? | <text>Which two perspectives did Rose Rosengard Subotnik use to compare Mozart's Die Cauberflote?</text><reasoning>The desire to explore, record and systematize knowledge had a meaningful impact on music publications. Jean-Jacques Rousseau's Dictionnaire de musique (published 1767 in Geneva and 1768 in Paris) was a lea... |
The basis of classical liberalism comes from whose philosophical concepts? | <text>The basis of classical liberalism comes from whose philosophical concepts?</text><reasoning>Hume and other Scottish Enlightenment thinkers developed a 'science of man', which was expressed historically in works by authors including James Burnett, Adam Ferguson, John Millar, and William Robertson, all of whom merg... |
Whose philosophical concepts directly influenceed James Madison and thus the U.S. Constitution? | <text>Whose philosophical concepts directly influenceed James Madison and thus the U.S. Constitution?</text><reasoning>Hume and other Scottish Enlightenment thinkers developed a 'science of man', which was expressed historically in works by authors including James Burnett, Adam Ferguson, John Millar, and William Robert... |
Who popularised Hume's philosophical concepts? | <text>Who popularised Hume's philosophical concepts?</text><reasoning>Hume and other Scottish Enlightenment thinkers developed a 'science of man', which was expressed historically in works by authors including James Burnett, Adam Ferguson, John Millar, and William Robertson, all of whom merged a scientific study of how... |
Kant's work continued to shape German thought and European philosophy well into what century? | <text>Kant's work continued to shape German thought and European philosophy well into what century?</text><reasoning>Immanuel Kant (1724–1804) tried to reconcile rationalism and religious belief, individual freedom and political authority, as well as map out a view of the public sphere through private and public reason... |
For which work is Mary Wollstonecraft best known? | <text>For which work is Mary Wollstonecraft best known?</text><reasoning>Immanuel Kant (1724–1804) tried to reconcile rationalism and religious belief, individual freedom and political authority, as well as map out a view of the public sphere through private and public reason. Kant's work continued to shape German thou... |
In what year was A Vindication on the Rights of Woman published? | <text>In what year was A Vindication on the Rights of Woman published?</text><reasoning>Immanuel Kant (1724–1804) tried to reconcile rationalism and religious belief, individual freedom and political authority, as well as map out a view of the public sphere through private and public reason. Kant's work continued to sh... |
Mary Wollstonecraft argued for a society based on what idea? | <text>Mary Wollstonecraft argued for a society based on what idea?</text><reasoning>Immanuel Kant (1724–1804) tried to reconcile rationalism and religious belief, individual freedom and political authority, as well as map out a view of the public sphere through private and public reason. Kant's work continued to shape ... |
Who drafted the first technical dictionary? | <text>Who drafted the first technical dictionary?</text><reasoning>The first technical dictionary was drafted by John Harris and entitled Lexicon Technicum: Or, An Universal English Dictionary of Arts and Sciences. Harris' book avoided theological and biographical entries; instead it concentrated on science and technol... |
What was the first technical dictionary drafted by John Harris titled? | <text>What was the first technical dictionary drafted by John Harris titled?</text><reasoning>The first technical dictionary was drafted by John Harris and entitled Lexicon Technicum: Or, An Universal English Dictionary of Arts and Sciences. Harris' book avoided theological and biographical entries; instead it concentr... |
Did the Lexicon Technicum focus on theological and biographical entries or science and technology? | <text>Did the Lexicon Technicum focus on theological and biographical entries or science and technology?</text><reasoning>The first technical dictionary was drafted by John Harris and entitled Lexicon Technicum: Or, An Universal English Dictionary of Arts and Sciences. Harris' book avoided theological and biographical ... |
What year was the Lexicon Technicum published? | <text>What year was the Lexicon Technicum published?</text><reasoning>The first technical dictionary was drafted by John Harris and entitled Lexicon Technicum: Or, An Universal English Dictionary of Arts and Sciences. Harris' book avoided theological and biographical entries; instead it concentrated on science and tech... |
In what language was the Lexicon Technicum written? | <text>In what language was the Lexicon Technicum written?</text><reasoning>The first technical dictionary was drafted by John Harris and entitled Lexicon Technicum: Or, An Universal English Dictionary of Arts and Sciences. Harris' book avoided theological and biographical entries; instead it concentrated on science and... |
Leaders of the Enlightenment that helped design laws and programs to reform the court system are called what by historians? | <text>Leaders of the Enlightenment that helped design laws and programs to reform the court system are called what by historians?</text><reasoning>In several nations, rulers welcomed leaders of the Enlightenment at court and asked them to help design laws and programs to reform the system, typically to build stronger n... |
Which enlightened despot was so over-enthusiastic that revolts broke out and nearly all of his programs were reversed? | <text>Which enlightened despot was so over-enthusiastic that revolts broke out and nearly all of his programs were reversed?</text><reasoning>In several nations, rulers welcomed leaders of the Enlightenment at court and asked them to help design laws and programs to reform the system, typically to build stronger nation... |
In what country was the model constitution of 1791 in effect for only one year? | <text>In what country was the model constitution of 1791 in effect for only one year?</text><reasoning>In several nations, rulers welcomed leaders of the Enlightenment at court and asked them to help design laws and programs to reform the system, typically to build stronger national states. These rulers are called "enl... |
From what country was Enlightenment leader Catherine the Great? | <text>From what country was Enlightenment leader Catherine the Great?</text><reasoning>In several nations, rulers welcomed leaders of the Enlightenment at court and asked them to help design laws and programs to reform the system, typically to build stronger national states. These rulers are called "enlightened despots... |
Where was Bibliotheque Bleue located? | <text>Where was Bibliotheque Bleue located?</text><reasoning>The vast majority of the reading public could not afford to own a private library, and while most of the state-run "universal libraries" set up in the 17th and 18th centuries were open to the public, they were not the only sources of reading material. On one ... |
For what audience were the books of the Bibliotheque Bleue written? | <text>For what audience were the books of the Bibliotheque Bleue written?</text><reasoning>The vast majority of the reading public could not afford to own a private library, and while most of the state-run "universal libraries" set up in the 17th and 18th centuries were open to the public, they were not the only source... |
Which two influential periodicals were closely associated with London coffee house culture and were sold from 1909 to 1714? | <text>Which two influential periodicals were closely associated with London coffee house culture and were sold from 1909 to 1714?</text><reasoning>The vast majority of the reading public could not afford to own a private library, and while most of the state-run "universal libraries" set up in the 17th and 18th centuri... |
What collection of cheaply produced books represents the lower class' desire to participate in the Enlightenment? | <text>What collection of cheaply produced books represents the lower class' desire to participate in the Enlightenment?</text><reasoning>The vast majority of the reading public could not afford to own a private library, and while most of the state-run "universal libraries" set up in the 17th and 18th centuries were ope... |
Trying to apply Enlightenment thought on religious and political tolerance became known as what? | <text>Trying to apply Enlightenment thought on religious and political tolerance became known as what?</text><reasoning>The Age of Enlightenment was preceded by and closely associated with the scientific revolution. Earlier philosophers whose work influenced the Enlightenment included Francis Bacon, Descartes, Locke, a... |
Which two Americans travelled to Europe during the Enlightenment and actively contributed to the scienific and political debate? | <text>Which two Americans travelled to Europe during the Enlightenment and actively contributed to the scienific and political debate?</text><reasoning>The Age of Enlightenment was preceded by and closely associated with the scientific revolution. Earlier philosophers whose work influenced the Enlightenment included Fr... |
The ideals of the Enlightenment were incorporated into which two United States documents? | <text>The ideals of the Enlightenment were incorporated into which two United States documents?</text><reasoning>The Age of Enlightenment was preceded by and closely associated with the scientific revolution. Earlier philosophers whose work influenced the Enlightenment included Francis Bacon, Descartes, Locke, and Spin... |
Did the scientific revolution precede or follow the Age of Enlightenment? | <text>Did the scientific revolution precede or follow the Age of Enlightenment?</text><reasoning>The Age of Enlightenment was preceded by and closely associated with the scientific revolution. Earlier philosophers whose work influenced the Enlightenment included Francis Bacon, Descartes, Locke, and Spinoza. The major f... |
Many Enlightenment writers and thinkers had backgrounds in the sciences and associated scientific advancement with overthrow of religion and traditional authority in favor of what? | <text>Many Enlightenment writers and thinkers had backgrounds in the sciences and associated scientific advancement with overthrow of religion and traditional authority in favor of what?</text><reasoning>Science came to play a leading role in Enlightenment discourse and thought. Many Enlightenment writers and thinkers ... |
Who discovered carbon dioxide or fixed air? | <text>Who discovered carbon dioxide or fixed air?</text><reasoning>Science came to play a leading role in Enlightenment discourse and thought. Many Enlightenment writers and thinkers had backgrounds in the sciences and associated scientific advancement with the overthrow of religion and traditional authority in favour ... |
Who created the argument for deep time? | <text>Who created the argument for deep time?</text><reasoning>Science came to play a leading role in Enlightenment discourse and thought. Many Enlightenment writers and thinkers had backgrounds in the sciences and associated scientific advancement with the overthrow of religion and traditional authority in favour of t... |
Who invented the steam engine? | <text>Who invented the steam engine?</text><reasoning>Science came to play a leading role in Enlightenment discourse and thought. Many Enlightenment writers and thinkers had backgrounds in the sciences and associated scientific advancement with the overthrow of religion and traditional authority in favour of the develo... |
Who launched the first manned flight in a hot-air balloon in November 1783? | <text>Who launched the first manned flight in a hot-air balloon in November 1783?</text><reasoning>Science came to play a leading role in Enlightenment discourse and thought. Many Enlightenment writers and thinkers had backgrounds in the sciences and associated scientific advancement with the overthrow of religion and ... |
By what century in France had the men of letters fused with the elites? | <text>By what century in France had the men of letters fused with the elites?</text><reasoning>In France, the established men of letters (gens de lettres) had fused with the elites (les grands) of French society by the mid-18th century. This led to the creation of an oppositional literary sphere, Grub Street, the domai... |
What was the term for the oppositional literary sphere of a "multitude of versifiers and would-be-authors"? | <text>What was the term for the oppositional literary sphere of a "multitude of versifiers and would-be-authors"?</text><reasoning>In France, the established men of letters (gens de lettres) had fused with the elites (les grands) of French society by the mid-18th century. This led to the creation of an oppositional lit... |
Could the London market support the large numbers of writers that were emerging? | <text>Could the London market support the large numbers of writers that were emerging?</text><reasoning>In France, the established men of letters (gens de lettres) had fused with the elites (les grands) of French society by the mid-18th century. This led to the creation of an oppositional literary sphere, Grub Street, ... |
Were men travelling to London to become authors paid well or poorly by the publishing-bookselling guilds? | <text>Were men travelling to London to become authors paid well or poorly by the publishing-bookselling guilds?</text><reasoning>In France, the established men of letters (gens de lettres) had fused with the elites (les grands) of French society by the mid-18th century. This led to the creation of an oppositional liter... |
Who did Voltaire say that France looked to for ideas of civilization? | <text>Who did Voltaire say that France looked to for ideas of civilization?</text><reasoning>In the Scottish Enlightenment, Scotland's major cities created an intellectual infrastructure of mutually supporting institutions such as universities, reading societies, libraries, periodicals, museums and masonic lodges. The ... |
What was the profession of James Anderson? | <text>What was the profession of James Anderson?</text><reasoning>In the Scottish Enlightenment, Scotland's major cities created an intellectual infrastructure of mutually supporting institutions such as universities, reading societies, libraries, periodicals, museums and masonic lodges. The Scottish network was "predo... |
Who was the first modern geologist? | <text>Who was the first modern geologist?</text><reasoning>In the Scottish Enlightenment, Scotland's major cities created an intellectual infrastructure of mutually supporting institutions such as universities, reading societies, libraries, periodicals, museums and masonic lodges. The Scottish network was "predominantl... |
William Cullen and Joseph Black shared what two occupations? | <text>William Cullen and Joseph Black shared what two occupations?</text><reasoning>In the Scottish Enlightenment, Scotland's major cities created an intellectual infrastructure of mutually supporting institutions such as universities, reading societies, libraries, periodicals, museums and masonic lodges. The Scottish ... |
Where was the Cafe Procope established in 1686? | <text>Where was the Cafe Procope established in 1686?</text><reasoning>The Café Procope was established in Paris in 1686; by the 1720s there were around 400 cafés in the city. The Café Procope in particular became a center of Enlightenment, welcoming such celebrities as Voltaire and Rousseau. The Café Procope was where... |
By the 1720s. how many cafes were in Paris? | <text>By the 1720s. how many cafes were in Paris?</text><reasoning>The Café Procope was established in Paris in 1686; by the 1720s there were around 400 cafés in the city. The Café Procope in particular became a center of Enlightenment, welcoming such celebrities as Voltaire and Rousseau. The Café Procope was where Did... |
In which Cafe was the Encyclopedie created? | <text>In which Cafe was the Encyclopedie created?</text><reasoning>The Café Procope was established in Paris in 1686; by the 1720s there were around 400 cafés in the city. The Café Procope in particular became a center of Enlightenment, welcoming such celebrities as Voltaire and Rousseau. The Café Procope was where Did... |
Were bruits or newspapers allegedly a better source of information? | <text>Were bruits or newspapers allegedly a better source of information?</text><reasoning>The Café Procope was established in Paris in 1686; by the 1720s there were around 400 cafés in the city. The Café Procope in particular became a center of Enlightenment, welcoming such celebrities as Voltaire and Rousseau. The Ca... |
Who is known for his statement that individuals have a right to "Life, Liberty and Property"? | <text>Who is known for his statement that individuals have a right to "Life, Liberty and Property"?</text><reasoning>Locke is known for his statement that individuals have a right to "Life, Liberty and Property", and his belief that the natural right to property is derived from labor. Tutored by Locke, Anthony Ashley-C... |
Locke believed that the natural right to property is derived from what? | <text>Locke believed that the natural right to property is derived from what?</text><reasoning>Locke is known for his statement that individuals have a right to "Life, Liberty and Property", and his belief that the natural right to property is derived from labor. Tutored by Locke, Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Sha... |
Locke's theory of natural rights influenced what French document? | <text>Locke's theory of natural rights influenced what French document?</text><reasoning>Locke is known for his statement that individuals have a right to "Life, Liberty and Property", and his belief that the natural right to property is derived from labor. Tutored by Locke, Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbu... |
From a historical standpoint, what was one of the most important features of the debating society? | <text>From a historical standpoint, what was one of the most important features of the debating society?</text><reasoning>In addition to debates on religion, societies discussed issues such as politics and the role of women. It is important to note, however, that the critical subject matter of these debates did not nec... |
Were debates only open to certain economic classes, or could all attend? | <text>Were debates only open to certain economic classes, or could all attend?</text><reasoning>In addition to debates on religion, societies discussed issues such as politics and the role of women. It is important to note, however, that the critical subject matter of these debates did not necessarily translate into op... |
What were some of the issues discussed in addition to debates on religion? | <text>What were some of the issues discussed in addition to debates on religion?</text><reasoning>In addition to debates on religion, societies discussed issues such as politics and the role of women. It is important to note, however, that the critical subject matter of these debates did not necessarily translate into ... |
Which work published in 1712 explained terms that usefully described the trades and scientific and commercial education? | <text>Which work published in 1712 explained terms that usefully described the trades and scientific and commercial education?</text><reasoning>In Germany, practical reference works intended for the uneducated majority became popular in the 18th century. The Marperger Curieuses Natur-, Kunst-, Berg-, Gewerkund Handlung... |
In the Jablonski Allgemeines Lexicon (1721) how many colums of text were dedicated to wine? | <text>In the Jablonski Allgemeines Lexicon (1721) how many colums of text were dedicated to wine?</text><reasoning>In Germany, practical reference works intended for the uneducated majority became popular in the 18th century. The Marperger Curieuses Natur-, Kunst-, Berg-, Gewerkund Handlungs-Lexicon (1712) explained te... |
Was the Jablonski Allgemeines Lexicon (1721) more dedicated to technical subjects or scientific theory? | <text>Was the Jablonski Allgemeines Lexicon (1721) more dedicated to technical subjects or scientific theory?</text><reasoning>In Germany, practical reference works intended for the uneducated majority became popular in the 18th century. The Marperger Curieuses Natur-, Kunst-, Berg-, Gewerkund Handlungs-Lexicon (1712) ... |
In what year was the first edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica published? | <text>In what year was the first edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica published?</text><reasoning>In Germany, practical reference works intended for the uneducated majority became popular in the 18th century. The Marperger Curieuses Natur-, Kunst-, Berg-, Gewerkund Handlungs-Lexicon (1712) explained terms that usefu... |
The Encyclopaedia Britannica was modelled along the same lines as a work from which country? | <text>The Encyclopaedia Britannica was modelled along the same lines as a work from which country?</text><reasoning>In Germany, practical reference works intended for the uneducated majority became popular in the 18th century. The Marperger Curieuses Natur-, Kunst-, Berg-, Gewerkund Handlungs-Lexicon (1712) explained t... |
Which king of Prussia saw himself as the leader of the Enlightenment? | <text>Which king of Prussia saw himself as the leader of the Enlightenment?</text><reasoning>Frederick the Great, the king of Prussia from 1740 to 1786, saw himself as a leader of the Enlightenment and patronized philosophers and scientists at his court in Berlin. Voltaire, who had been imprisoned and maltreated by the... |
Which Enlightenment theorist was extended an invitation to live at the palace after being iprisoned by the French government? | <text>Which Enlightenment theorist was extended an invitation to live at the palace after being iprisoned by the French government?</text><reasoning>Frederick the Great, the king of Prussia from 1740 to 1786, saw himself as a leader of the Enlightenment and patronized philosophers and scientists at his court in Berlin.... |
Who was the king of Prussia from 1740 to 1786? | <text>Who was the king of Prussia from 1740 to 1786?</text><reasoning>Frederick the Great, the king of Prussia from 1740 to 1786, saw himself as a leader of the Enlightenment and patronized philosophers and scientists at his court in Berlin. Voltaire, who had been imprisoned and maltreated by the French government, was... |
What did Locke, Hobbes, and Rousseau agree was necessary for a man to live in civil society? | <text>What did Locke, Hobbes, and Rousseau agree was necessary for a man to live in civil society?</text><reasoning>Both Locke and Rousseau developed social contract theories in Two Treatises of Government and Discourse on Inequality, respectively. While quite different works, Locke, Hobbes, and Rousseau agreed that a ... |
Who wrote Discourse on Inequality? | <text>Who wrote Discourse on Inequality?</text><reasoning>Both Locke and Rousseau developed social contract theories in Two Treatises of Government and Discourse on Inequality, respectively. While quite different works, Locke, Hobbes, and Rousseau agreed that a social contract, in which the government's authority lies ... |
Which theorist wrote Two Treatises of Government? | <text>Which theorist wrote Two Treatises of Government?</text><reasoning>Both Locke and Rousseau developed social contract theories in Two Treatises of Government and Discourse on Inequality, respectively. While quite different works, Locke, Hobbes, and Rousseau agreed that a social contract, in which the government's ... |
For what reason did Rousseau feel people joined into civil society? | <text>For what reason did Rousseau feel people joined into civil society?</text><reasoning>Both Locke and Rousseau developed social contract theories in Two Treatises of Government and Discourse on Inequality, respectively. While quite different works, Locke, Hobbes, and Rousseau agreed that a social contract, in which... |
From which state does Locke believe it is virtually improssible to break free? | <text>From which state does Locke believe it is virtually improssible to break free?</text><reasoning>Both Locke and Rousseau developed social contract theories in Two Treatises of Government and Discourse on Inequality, respectively. While quite different works, Locke, Hobbes, and Rousseau agreed that a social contrac... |
What book was published in 1686 specifically for women with an interest in scientific writing? | <text>What book was published in 1686 specifically for women with an interest in scientific writing?</text><reasoning>The first significant work that expressed scientific theory and knowledge expressly for the laity, in the vernacular, and with the entertainment of readers in mind, was Bernard de Fontenelle's Conversat... |
Who was the author of Conversations on the Plurality of Worlds (1686)? | <text>Who was the author of Conversations on the Plurality of Worlds (1686)?</text><reasoning>The first significant work that expressed scientific theory and knowledge expressly for the laity, in the vernacular, and with the entertainment of readers in mind, was Bernard de Fontenelle's Conversations on the Plurality of... |
Who wrote a successful natural history textbook for children titled The Easy Introduction to the Knowledge of Nature (1782)? | <text>Who wrote a successful natural history textbook for children titled The Easy Introduction to the Knowledge of Nature (1782)?</text><reasoning>The first significant work that expressed scientific theory and knowledge expressly for the laity, in the vernacular, and with the entertainment of readers in mind, was Ber... |
How many editions were published of Sarah Trimmer's history textbook for children? | <text>How many editions were published of Sarah Trimmer's history textbook for children?</text><reasoning>The first significant work that expressed scientific theory and knowledge expressly for the laity, in the vernacular, and with the entertainment of readers in mind, was Bernard de Fontenelle's Conversations on the ... |
Emilie du Chatelet's translation of what Newton work was published after her death in 1756? | <text>Emilie du Chatelet's translation of what Newton work was published after her death in 1756?</text><reasoning>The first significant work that expressed scientific theory and knowledge expressly for the laity, in the vernacular, and with the entertainment of readers in mind, was Bernard de Fontenelle's Conversation... |
During which movement were the first scientific and literary journals established? | <text>During which movement were the first scientific and literary journals established?</text><reasoning>The first scientific and literary journals were established during the Enlightenment. The first journal, the Parisian Journal des Sçavans, appeared in 1665. However, it was not until 1682 that periodicals began to ... |
What was the title of the first scientific and literary journal? | <text>What was the title of the first scientific and literary journal?</text><reasoning>The first scientific and literary journals were established during the Enlightenment. The first journal, the Parisian Journal des Sçavans, appeared in 1665. However, it was not until 1682 that periodicals began to be more widely pro... |
In what year did the first scientific and literary journal appear? | <text>In what year did the first scientific and literary journal appear?</text><reasoning>The first scientific and literary journals were established during the Enlightenment. The first journal, the Parisian Journal des Sçavans, appeared in 1665. However, it was not until 1682 that periodicals began to be more widely p... |
Which two languages were the most dominant languages of scientific and literary publications? | <text>Which two languages were the most dominant languages of scientific and literary publications?</text><reasoning>The first scientific and literary journals were established during the Enlightenment. The first journal, the Parisian Journal des Sçavans, appeared in 1665. However, it was not until 1682 that periodical... |
Where were the vast majority of French language periodicals produced? | <text>Where were the vast majority of French language periodicals produced?</text><reasoning>The first scientific and literary journals were established during the Enlightenment. The first journal, the Parisian Journal des Sçavans, appeared in 1665. However, it was not until 1682 that periodicals began to be more widel... |
What enforced contest rule guaranteed that neither gender nor social rank would determine the judging? | <text>What enforced contest rule guaranteed that neither gender nor social rank would determine the judging?</text><reasoning>More importantly, the contests were open to all, and the enforced anonymity of each submission guaranteed that neither gender nor social rank would determine the judging. Indeed, although the "v... |
Were the vast majority of contest participants from the wealthier strata of society or the popular classes? | <text>Were the vast majority of contest participants from the wealthier strata of society or the popular classes?</text><reasoning>More importantly, the contests were open to all, and the enforced anonymity of each submission guaranteed that neither gender nor social rank would determine the judging. Indeed, although t... |
Women's education common stressed which literary genre? | <text>Women's education common stressed which literary genre?</text><reasoning>More importantly, the contests were open to all, and the enforced anonymity of each submission guaranteed that neither gender nor social rank would determine the judging. Indeed, although the "vast majority" of participants belonged to the w... |
How many prize competitions did women win out of the 2300 in France? | <text>How many prize competitions did women win out of the 2300 in France?</text><reasoning>More importantly, the contests were open to all, and the enforced anonymity of each submission guaranteed that neither gender nor social rank would determine the judging. Indeed, although the "vast majority" of participants belo... |
What literary genre were the majority of female winning contest entries? | <text>What literary genre were the majority of female winning contest entries?</text><reasoning>More importantly, the contests were open to all, and the enforced anonymity of each submission guaranteed that neither gender nor social rank would determine the judging. Indeed, although the "vast majority" of participants ... |
In what year was the French term Lumieres first used? | <text>In what year was the French term Lumieres first used?</text><reasoning>The term "Enlightenment" emerged in English in the later part of the 19th century, with particular reference to French philosophy, as the equivalent of the French term 'Lumières' (used first by Dubos in 1733 and already well established by 175... |
What term became the German equivalent to the French term Lumieres? | <text>What term became the German equivalent to the French term Lumieres?</text><reasoning>The term "Enlightenment" emerged in English in the later part of the 19th century, with particular reference to French philosophy, as the equivalent of the French term 'Lumières' (used first by Dubos in 1733 and already well esta... |
In what century did the term Enlightenment emerge in English? | <text>In what century did the term Enlightenment emerge in English?</text><reasoning>The term "Enlightenment" emerged in English in the later part of the 19th century, with particular reference to French philosophy, as the equivalent of the French term 'Lumières' (used first by Dubos in 1733 and already well establishe... |
What is the Italian equivalent to the French term Lumieres? | <text>What is the Italian equivalent to the French term Lumieres?</text><reasoning>The term "Enlightenment" emerged in English in the later part of the 19th century, with particular reference to French philosophy, as the equivalent of the French term 'Lumières' (used first by Dubos in 1733 and already well established ... |
Did the terms, Enlightenment, Lumieres, Aufklarung and illuminismo refer to distinct or overlapping movements? | <text>Did the terms, Enlightenment, Lumieres, Aufklarung and illuminismo refer to distinct or overlapping movements?</text><reasoning>The term "Enlightenment" emerged in English in the later part of the 19th century, with particular reference to French philosophy, as the equivalent of the French term 'Lumières' (used f... |
Who is credited with the concept of separating church and state? | <text>Who is credited with the concept of separating church and state?</text><reasoning>The "Radical Enlightenment" promoted the concept of separating church and state, an idea that often credited to English philosopher John Locke (1632–1704). According to his principle of the social contract, Locke said that the gover... |
Which term describes John Locke's movement to seperate church and state? | <text>Which term describes John Locke's movement to seperate church and state?</text><reasoning>The "Radical Enlightenment" promoted the concept of separating church and state, an idea that often credited to English philosopher John Locke (1632–1704). According to his principle of the social contract, Locke said that t... |
In what realm did John Locke feel the government lacked authority? | <text>In what realm did John Locke feel the government lacked authority?</text><reasoning>The "Radical Enlightenment" promoted the concept of separating church and state, an idea that often credited to English philosopher John Locke (1632–1704). According to his principle of the social contract, Locke said that the gov... |
Where did Freemasonry originate? | <text>Where did Freemasonry originate?</text><reasoning>During the Age of Enlightenment, Freemasons comprised an international network of like-minded men, often meeting in secret in ritualistic programs at their lodges. they promoted the ideals of the Enlightenment, and helped diffuse these values across Britain and Fr... |
Where did Freemasonry first spread? | <text>Where did Freemasonry first spread?</text><reasoning>During the Age of Enlightenment, Freemasons comprised an international network of like-minded men, often meeting in secret in ritualistic programs at their lodges. they promoted the ideals of the Enlightenment, and helped diffuse these values across Britain and... |
In what country was Freemaonry particularly prevalent? | <text>In what country was Freemaonry particularly prevalent?</text><reasoning>During the Age of Enlightenment, Freemasons comprised an international network of like-minded men, often meeting in secret in ritualistic programs at their lodges. they promoted the ideals of the Enlightenment, and helped diffuse these values... |
What was the most popular of all Enlightenment associations? | <text>What was the most popular of all Enlightenment associations?</text><reasoning>During the Age of Enlightenment, Freemasons comprised an international network of like-minded men, often meeting in secret in ritualistic programs at their lodges. they promoted the ideals of the Enlightenment, and helped diffuse these ... |
Which group was copied from the Freemasons and founded in Bavaria in 1776? | <text>Which group was copied from the Freemasons and founded in Bavaria in 1776?</text><reasoning>During the Age of Enlightenment, Freemasons comprised an international network of like-minded men, often meeting in secret in ritualistic programs at their lodges. they promoted the ideals of the Enlightenment, and helped ... |
Who dropped any passages dealing with miracles or visitations of angels from his work the Jefferson Bible? | <text>Who dropped any passages dealing with miracles or visitations of angels from his work the Jefferson Bible?</text><reasoning>Enlightenment era religious commentary was a response to the preceding century of religious conflict in Europe, especially the Thirty Years' War. Theologians of the Enlightenment wanted to r... |
The Enlightenment era religious commentary was, in part, a response to which war? | <text>The Enlightenment era religious commentary was, in part, a response to which war?</text><reasoning>Enlightenment era religious commentary was a response to the preceding century of religious conflict in Europe, especially the Thirty Years' War. Theologians of the Enlightenment wanted to reform their faith to its ... |
What did the Enlightenment mean for moderate Christians? | <text>What did the Enlightenment mean for moderate Christians?</text><reasoning>Enlightenment era religious commentary was a response to the preceding century of religious conflict in Europe, especially the Thirty Years' War. Theologians of the Enlightenment wanted to reform their faith to its generally non-confrontati... |
What term was given to the writers of Grub Street? | <text>What term was given to the writers of Grub Street?</text><reasoning>The writers of Grub Street, the Grub Street Hacks, were left feeling bitter about the relative success of the men of letters, and found an outlet for their literature which was typified by the libelle. Written mostly in the form of pamphlets, the... |
Libelles were generally written in what form? | <text>Libelles were generally written in what form?</text><reasoning>The writers of Grub Street, the Grub Street Hacks, were left feeling bitter about the relative success of the men of letters, and found an outlet for their literature which was typified by the libelle. Written mostly in the form of pamphlets, the libe... |
Which group inherited the "revolutionary spirit" once displayed by the philosophes, according to Darnton? | <text>Which group inherited the "revolutionary spirit" once displayed by the philosophes, according to Darnton?</text><reasoning>The writers of Grub Street, the Grub Street Hacks, were left feeling bitter about the relative success of the men of letters, and found an outlet for their literature which was typified by th... |
Which works by the Grub Street Hacks "slandered the court, the Church, the aristocracy, the academies, the salons, everything elevated and respectable, including the monarchy itself."? | <text>Which works by the Grub Street Hacks "slandered the court, the Church, the aristocracy, the academies, the salons, everything elevated and respectable, including the monarchy itself."?</text><reasoning>The writers of Grub Street, the Grub Street Hacks, were left feeling bitter about the relative success of the me... |
Which venue created a unique environment in which people from many different walks of life could gather and share ideas? | <text>Which venue created a unique environment in which people from many different walks of life could gather and share ideas?</text><reasoning>Coffeehouses were especially important to the spread of knowledge during the Enlightenment because they created a unique environment in which people from many different walks o... |
Coffehouses were criticized by which group of people, fearing the possiblity of an environmentin which class was disregarded? | <text>Coffehouses were criticized by which group of people, fearing the possiblity of an environmentin which class was disregarded?</text><reasoning>Coffeehouses were especially important to the spread of knowledge during the Enlightenment because they created a unique environment in which people from many different wa... |
Which societal group believed they held a divine right to rule and resented the idea of their subjects convening to discuss political matters? | <text>Which societal group believed they held a divine right to rule and resented the idea of their subjects convening to discuss political matters?</text><reasoning>Coffeehouses were especially important to the spread of knowledge during the Enlightenment because they created a unique environment in which people from ... |
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