Enlightment
Submitted by herbertsmith on March 11, 2009
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Enlightment
The Enlightenment of late 18th century was both a movement and a state of mind. The term represents a phase in the intellectual history of Europe, and it also serves to define programs of reform in which influential literati, inspired by a common faith in the possibility of a better world, outlined specific targets for criticism and proposals for action. The special significance of the Enlightenment lies in its profound influence on changing the ideology of common people. This paper will examine two books of that time: Voltaire’s Candide and Olaudah Equiano's The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano and differentiate the two authors' perspectives toward the essences...
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