Question

How did the enlightnmebt encourage political and social change?(2)

Answer 1

Social: sparked distrust between tradition and revealed religion, applying the scientific method to society, man is naturally good not sinful, aligning society with natural laws, rejection of traditional ideals, popularization of science, salon allowing for greater women influence.

Political: free trade, capitalism, new notion of wealth.

Answer 2

Answer: It caused people to start focusing on democratic values and institutions and the creation of modern, liberal democracies.

Explanation: The Enlightenment brought political modernization to the west, in terms of focusing on democratic values and institutions and the creation of modern, liberal democracies. Enlightenment thinkers sought to curtail the political power of organized religion, and thereby prevent another age of intolerant religious war.