Discussion Board: The Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, and Modern Society 39 39 unread replies. 39 39 replies. During the early modern world, scientists and enlightened "men of letters" bega

Discussion Board: The Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, and Modern Society

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During the early modern world, scientists and enlightened "men of letters" began to apply the principles of reason and rationality to all aspects of life, such as economics, politics, society, and art to name a few.

Part 1) How might contemporary society--our world today--benefit from the advice of our enlightened ancestors? Please refer to one specific idea from one specific thinker in Chapter 11 and explain how it could solve one specific problem from contemporary society. No fewer than 300 words.