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Exploring the Intellectual Revolution: The Age of Enlightenment
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The Age of Enlightenment, also known as the Age of Reason, was a period of intellectual and cultural change that took place in Europe during the 18th century. Which of the following is considered to be the starting point of the Enlightenment?
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The publication of John Locke's Two Treatises of Government
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The publication of John Locke's Two Treatises of Government in 1689 is often seen as the starting point of the Enlightenment. This work challenged the traditional authority of the monarchy and argued for the rights of individuals.