What movement played a central role in Edwards' mindset?
Age of Discovery
Age of Imperialism
Age of Enlightenment
Age of Romanticism
Answer
The Age of Enlightenment, which heavily influenced Edwards' thinking, was an intellectual and philosophical movement that swept through Europe in the late 17th and 18th centuries, emphasizing reason, scientific inquiry, and skepticism towards traditional beliefs and institutions. It championed the pursuit of knowledge through observation, experimentation, and critical reasoning.
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