The Enlightenment period gave no importance or worth to emotions but viewed "reason" as the authoritative pronouncement to the fundamental truth that serves as a foundation of life. Reason, in their mind, was the key towards a development of a more advanced stage in life. ... Adam Smith's idea concerning a countries wealth focused on the "liberty of individuals" and helped to lay the foundation for what became known in the 19th century as "economic liberalism." (522 John Spielvogel Western Civilization) Science was of great significance in the Enlightenment period even though it displaced...

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