“The Enlightenment was not a revolutionary movement; it was not even a political movement. It was a collection of scholars, writers, artists and historians who believed that as reason and education spread, superstition and ignorance would fall away and people… — John Hirst Copy Share Image
“Our modern interest and respect for culture begins at this point, when intellectuals first began collecting folk culture. The answer to the prattle about… — John Hirst Copy Share Image
“The Enlightenment was not a revolutionary movement; it was not even a political movement. It was a collection of scholars, writers, artists and historians… — John Hirst Copy Share Image
“The Greek view was that the world is simple, logical and mathematical. The Christian view was that the world is evil, and Christ alone… — John Hirst Copy Share Image