See also my related world literature courses and DBQ writing.  

The Enlightenment was a philosophical movement that occurred in the Early Modern era.  The thinkers and ideas that developed during this time build the foundation for the modern world, including such moments at the American Revolution and the founding of the US Constitution.

In this course, we will explore the major ideas, discoveries, and thinkers of the Enlightenment era.   We will read primary documents to discover what...