Philosophy and Enlightenment Concepts

The video explores the Renaissance and the Age of Enlightenment, highlighting their impact on art, philosophy, and society. It discusses the shift from medieval to modern thinking, emphasizing humanism and empirical science. Key figures like Newton, Descartes, and Locke are mentioned, along with their contributions to philosophy and science. The video also covers social changes, including the role of women and the rise of economic theories by Adam Smith. The Enlightenment is portrayed as a period of intellectual and cultural transformation, paving the way for modernism.

What was the primary philosophical movement that characterized the Renaissance?

• Rationalism

• Skepticism

• Humanism

• Empiricism

Which period is known for its intellectual and philosophical rejuvenation, following the Renaissance?

• The Scientific Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Middle Ages

• The Age of Enlightenment

Who is often quoted for the statement 'Cogito Ergo Sum'?

• Francis Bacon

• Isaac Newton

• Rene Descartes

• John Locke

What invention helped spread knowledge and challenge medieval dogma during the Enlightenment?

• The steam engine

• The compass

• The telescope

• The printing press

Which philosopher is known as the 'Father of Liberalism'?

• John Locke

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Voltaire

• David Hume

What concept did Montesquieu introduce in 'The Spirit of the Laws'?

• Natural rights

• Separation of powers

• Social contract

• Empirical reasoning

Which philosopher was critical of cultural progress and preferred practicality over urban pretensions?

• Montesquieu

• Denis Diderot

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Voltaire

Who was the first woman to study at a Dutch university and a proponent of female education?

• Elisabeth of Bohemia

• Anna Maria van Schurman

• Marie de Gournay

• Bathsua Makin

Which economist is known as the 'Father of Economics' and 'Father of Capitalism'?

• Francis Bacon

• David Hume

• John Locke

• Adam Smith

What was a significant social change during the Enlightenment regarding oppressed demographics?

• The establishment of monarchies

• The abolition of slavery

• The decline of trade

• The rise of feudalism