How is philosophy of the 18th century different from the philosophy of the 17th century?

The philosophy of the 17th century is characterized by the approach of “metaphysics”, and the philosophy of the 18th century is the approach of the “age of the Enlightenment”. If the philosophy of the 17th century is a rational approach of scientists to science, while maintaining the prerogative of the Divine principle. Scientific discoveries and views on man are repelled by the Divine. In contrast to this approach, in the 18th century, an approach begins from the point of view of human reason and scientific thought. Understanding of the surrounding world and phenomena begins to build on and form not from the Divine principle, but from scientific knowledge. Human observations, reflections and logical conclusions arise as a counterbalance to the church rules and views accepted until this time. The “Age of Enlightenment” begins.



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