Intellectual Movements

Definition

Intellectual movements refer to influential ideas and philosophies that shaped the way people thought and approached various aspects of life during a specific time period.

Related terms

Enlightenment: The Enlightenment was an intellectual movement emphasizing reason, science, and individualism in the 18th century.

Great Awakening: The Great Awakening was a religious revival movement that emphasized emotional experiences and personal relationships with God in the 18th century.

Rationalism: Rationalism is an intellectual approach that values reason, logic, and evidence-based thinking in shaping beliefs and understanding the world.