The Age of ReasonUnit 5: The Age of Reason, 1660-1800 The Age of Reason is the fifth in a series of seven study units and an extensive survey of the eighteenth century called the Age of Enlightenment. The unit focuses on historical and literary primary sources of this age. The works are presented in chronological order so that students can trace the history of ideas expressed in written form from 1660 to 1800 in Europe, Great Britain, and America. This study unit is designed to cover one semester of study (18 weeks). What is Included with the Purchase of this Study Unit A Word in Season Reference Handbook History Studied in This Unit: The Age of Reason study unit covers different historical eras such as the English Restoration, The American Revolution, and the Great Awakening. Isaac Newton made his scientific discoveries during this period. Literature Studied in This Unit: The Age of Reason refocused on the glories of Greco-Roman classicism; hence, one part of this century was called the Neo-Classical Period. The study unit includes the ideas of deism, democracy, enlightenment, and rationalism. Genre of this period was satire, the essay, and treatises on government. The readings in this unit include authors such as Thomas Jefferson, Jonathan Swift, Isaac Newton, and Oliver Goldsmith. Writing Studied in This Unit:
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