The Enlightenment in European history refers to which of the following ?

Cultural and Literary 18th-19th Centuries 18/08/2021

A. A period in the 18th century that celebrated industry
B. The revelation of religious truths through meditation
C. The power given to absolute monarchs by God
D. A period in which reason was celebrated as enabling human knowledge and possibly human perfection

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