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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 === | ||