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American Enlightenment

American Enlightenment. 1750-1800. The Declaration of Independence John Trumbull, 1818. Benjamin Franklin. One today is worth two tomorrows. He that composes himself is wiser than he who composes books. Fish and visitors smell in three days.

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American Enlightenment

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  1. American Enlightenment 1750-1800 The Declaration of Independence John Trumbull, 1818

  2. Benjamin Franklin One today is worth two tomorrows. He that composes himself is wiser than he who composes books. Fish and visitors smell in three days. Glass, china, and reputation are easily cracked and never well mended. A small leak will sink a great ship. source Aphorisms from Poor Richard’s Almanac

  3. Key Characteristics Focus on reason and logic Knowledge of the world Self-improvement Faith in individual Perfectibility Goodness Equality Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello

  4. Deism • God as clockmaker • Creates and then steps aside • Individual must help others • Man’s Purpose • Pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness • Serve others, community • Knowledge of the World • Science, experimentation • Self-reflection image source Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) More Characteristics source

  5. Advancements in Science • Newton’s Law • Mather’s Smallpox Vaccine • Public Services • Libraries • Major Philosophies • Rousseau’s Social Contract • Locke – Individual’s freedom to seek Life, health, Liberty, and Possessions Impact

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