What Enlightenment was Erasmus Darwin a key thinker of?
The Scottish Enlightenment
The French Enlightenment
The American Enlightenment
The Midlands Enlightenment
Answer
The Midlands Enlightenment, with Erasmus Darwin as a key thinker, emerged in the 18th century in the English Midlands. It represented a regional manifestation of the broader Enlightenment movement. This intellectual movement emphasized reason, scientific inquiry, and the spread of knowledge. Darwin and other thinkers of the Midlands Enlightenment contributed to scientific advancements and intellectual discussions that influenced the development of science, philosophy, and social thought during this period.
Enlightened Minds: Unraveling the Legacy of Erasmus Darwin
Related Quizzes
Subscribe Now!
Learn something
new everyday
Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox