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* pursuit of happiness: focus on the human condition
* pursuit of happiness: focus on the human condition
* diffusion of knowledge: books, pamphlets, publications, libraries, universities
* diffusion of knowledge: books, pamphlets, publications, libraries, universities
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== Background and historical context ==
== Background and historical context ==
* the Enlightenment arose during a time of tremendous change and uncertainty
** religious wars
** expanding world connections
** economic growth and cycles


=== Protestant Revolution ===
=== Protestant Revolution ===