For information on specific people who played a part in the Enlightenment, please use the Biography pathfinder.
Databases:
ABC-CLIO: World History, The Modern Era - This links to the Perspectives tab, where you can see articles about the Enlightenment under "The Age of Reason." Also use this database to search for more information.
Salem History: 18th Century - Search within this ebook for more information.
Websites:
Beginner's Guide to the Age of Enlightenment - the Khan Academy's introduction the this time period.
Britannica - Encyclopedia articles about the Enlightenment.
Encyclopedia of Philosophy - Created by staff in Stanford's philosophy department, this is an alphabetical listing of important people and topics in philosophy.
Enlightenment - Written by Paul Brians, retired professor from Washington State University.
Francis Bacon and the Scientific Revolution - the Khan Academy page for this topic.
Books:
Search Destiny for "Age of Reason" or "Enlightenment." This period took place between 1600 and 1800, so you can also look for books on information during this time period.
909 HUF - An Age of Science and Revolutions, 1600-1800
940.2 - The Enlightenment
ABC-CLIO: World History, The Modern Era - This links to the Perspectives tab, where you can see articles about the Enlightenment under "The Age of Reason." Also use this database to search for more information.
Salem History: 18th Century - Search within this ebook for more information.
Websites:
Beginner's Guide to the Age of Enlightenment - the Khan Academy's introduction the this time period.
Britannica - Encyclopedia articles about the Enlightenment.
Encyclopedia of Philosophy - Created by staff in Stanford's philosophy department, this is an alphabetical listing of important people and topics in philosophy.
Enlightenment - Written by Paul Brians, retired professor from Washington State University.
Francis Bacon and the Scientific Revolution - the Khan Academy page for this topic.
Books:
Search Destiny for "Age of Reason" or "Enlightenment." This period took place between 1600 and 1800, so you can also look for books on information during this time period.
909 HUF - An Age of Science and Revolutions, 1600-1800
940.2 - The Enlightenment