age of reason

• Historische Epoche der Aufklärung im 18. Jahrhundert, geprägt durch den Vorrang von Vernunft, Wissenschaft und intellektuellem Austausch sowie durch die Kritik an traditioneller Autorität und religiöser Dogmatik.

A historical period in the 18th century, also known as the Enlightenment, characterized by a shift towards reason, science, and intellectual exchange, challenging traditional authority and religious dogma.

1. Historical periodB2formal

   The Age of Reason, also known as the Enlightenment, was an intellectual and philosophical movement in the 17th and 18th centuries that emphasized reason, science, and individualism over tradition and religious dogma.

   Zeitalter der Vernunft

   • The Age of Reason brought about significant advances in science and philosophy.
   • Voltaire and Rousseau were key figures during the Age of Reason.
   • The principles of the Age of Reason heavily influenced the American and French Revolutions.

2. Developmental stageB2formal

   The age at which a child is considered capable of rational thought and moral responsibility, often around 7 years old in some legal and religious contexts.

   Alter der Vernunft

   • In many traditions, children reach the age of reason around seven years old.
   • The concept of the age of reason is important in Catholic teachings for receiving First Communion.
   • At the age of reason, a child is expected to understand the difference between right and wrong.