You may have heard of the period of Enlightenment around the time of the Scientific Revolution. People started challenging theories about science, religion, and government. Thinkers for the Enlightenment were greatly influenced by ancient Greeks, Romans, the Christian Reformation, Renaissance and the Scientific Revolution. Thomas Aquinas's demonstration of faith caused people to challenge the church's authority. Renaissance peoples took more influence on achievements and less on God.
People like French philosopher Volataire (Pronunciation: vohl-TAYR) openly criticized the church, writing and publishing books about it. He did get in trouble (obviously), so he spoke about censorship. Another Frenchman named Denis Diderot wrote a multi volume book called the Encyclopedia. The pope and king of france banned it, so people held salons, or private meetings to discuss different ideas.
People like French philosopher Volataire (Pronunciation: vohl-TAYR) openly criticized the church, writing and publishing books about it. He did get in trouble (obviously), so he spoke about censorship. Another Frenchman named Denis Diderot wrote a multi volume book called the Encyclopedia. The pope and king of france banned it, so people held salons, or private meetings to discuss different ideas.
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