Question

Central to the philosophy of the American Revolution were the ideas of the ______ period in which reason and science were applied to better understand both the physical and social worlds.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is the Enlightenment.

Explanation:

The Enlightenment was a period during which the source of all knowledge was believed to be based on reason and the senses. It took place between the 17th and 19th century.

Intellectuals of the time used to circulate their ideas through academic meetings, as well as books and journals.