Restoration+and+Enlightenment

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Restoration and Enlightenment
The age of Restoration and Enlightenment can be thought of as a massive and ongoing debate that lasted roughly 180 years. Everything from the current explanation of the heavens and the fundamental laws of reality to religion and human rights were vividly and violently questioned. Slowly, but surely, logic and reason started to govern how people act and think.This time period (from 1600-1780) greatly influenced every walk of life from every corner of the world and we still feel it's effects to this day.

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 __Philosophers__ During this time period, philosophers had a way of thinking that was completely revolutionary. They heavily believed in the use of the scientific process and all of their arguments were more often than not provable. Philosophers at this time were greatly respected by the general people. They questioned everything and everyone and whether they knew it or not at the time, sparked a massive european-wide revolution that would change the face of the world forever. Today, some of the laws and beliefs that were laid down during philosophers in this time period are still in use today.

__Architecture__ Architecture during this time period is appealing to both math scholars and artists alike. The structural integrity of objects was considered very important. Different types of materials would be tested for strength and durability and recorded in data tables. However, at the same time, architects still very much valued how their work actually looked. So, there is this cross-over of different types of art (functional and aesthetically pleasing) that provide for very interesting buildings during the age of enlightenment and restoration. Buildings resemble that of ancient Greece and Rome. The use of very fundamental shapes is prevalent. This time period in history basically goes back to the very beginning of civilizations architecture and uses many of the same fundamental principles, but then goes one step further and adds more knowledge and insight that was not available to ancient architects. <span style="display: block; font-size: 130%; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; text-align: left;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; text-align: left;"> <span style="display: block; font-size: 200%; color: rgb(20,110,230); font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; text-align: left;">

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; text-align: left;">__Inventions__ <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; text-align: left;"> <span style="display: block; font-size: 130%; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; text-align: left;">During the age of enlightenment, many useful inventions were made. When people started thinking about the world that they live in and started debating and talking about things, ideas started popping up. The amount of inventions that were created in a little over a 150 years during this time period are proof that vivid and violent debate sparks great things to happen. Some of the most notable inventions are Benjamin Franklins invention of the lightening conductor, James Watt's steam engine, and Louis Robert's paper machine. A great number of the inventions are still used frequently today and we would not be the same without them. Inventions make our lives easier, they improve over living standards, increase life expectancy and give us business oppurtunities. They are an essential part of society and we owe our thanks to all of the inventors that lived during the Enlightenment and Restoration time period.

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