The Age Of Enlightenment - The French Revolution

The video explores the French Revolution's origins in 1789, influenced by Enlightenment ideas. It highlights the roles of thinkers like Locke and Rousseau in shaping revolutionary thought and discusses Voltaire's symbolic reburial in the Pantheon. The video also examines the unintended consequences of Enlightenment ideas, such as religious fanaticism, and concludes with the lasting impact of the Enlightenment on modern life, emphasizing personal happiness and reason.

What role did Voltaire's remains play in the symbolism of the French Revolution?

In what ways did the French Revolution mark the end of the Enlightenment according to some historians?