scientific revolution and enlightenment Flashcards
romantics also rejected what
the exaltation of scientific thinking and reason, hallmarks of the scientific revolution which began in the 15th century, and the enlightenment which began in the 17th century
the scientific revolution promoted the ability to what
the ability of the human mind to understand the laws of nature and perhaps even control them
enlightenment thinkers believed in what
the power of reason to find new solutions to centuries old social and political problems to create a better world
romanticism was marked by what
a fascination with scientific advances mixed with a sense that the world has secrets that are unknowable, though they could perhaps be intuited
romanticism also rejected what
rationality, order, and balance in the arts and enlightenment thinkers’ emphasis on reason. individual experience and subjective perceptions were value more over social harmony and objective principles
what has parallels in romantics’ thinking
faith in human progress through the application of reason- a hallmark of the enlightenment- has some parallels in the romantics’ thinking. some romantics exceeded the republican and revolutionary impulses introduced by the french revolution & believed that a better, more equitable age was about to dawn
another aspect of the enlightenment relevant to frankenstein is
the interest of thinkers from this movement in questions of the state of nature
political philosophers discussed the state of nature as the human condition prior to the formation of social groups, and they viewed this existence in varying ways
what did Thomas Hobbes believe
the state of nature was insecure and threatening, and humans needed to form society to gain security
what did Jean-Jacques Rousseau believe
that the state of nature was more peaceful, with humans working to ensure survival but also cooperating with others
John Locke and Rousseau were also concerned with..
how humans learned and developed intellectually and morally
what did Locke think the human mind was
a blank slate that accumulated knowledge and formed moral impulses as a result of experience
the Monster can be seen..
living in the state of nature, and as a creature that develops as a result of his experiences and self education
