Question

How did print popularize the ideas of enlightenment thinkers?

Answer 1

Collectively, the writings of thinkers provided a critical commentary on tradition, superstition and despotism.
(ii)Scholars and thinkers argued for the rule of reason rather than custom, and demanded that everything be judged through the application of reason and rationality,
(iii) They attacked the sacred authority of the Church and the despotic power of the state, thus eroding the legitimacy of a social order based on tradition.
(iv) The Writings of Voltaire and Rousseau were read Widely: and those who read these books saw the world through new eyes, eyes that were questioning, critical and rational
By the innovations and improvements in the field of printing, books not only became cheaper but also reached a lot of people. This indirectly promoted literacy and reading. It also spread rational ideas and scientific thoughts. The rationalist writers like Rousseau and Voltaire questioned or challenged the reasons behind the supremacy of the Church and the royalty and nobles. These writers also attacked in their writings the autocratic rule of the Kings. When the writings of such writers as Voltaire and Rousseau became popular, it spread such ideas and added fuel to the French Revolution.

Answer 2

collectively the writings of thinkers provided a critical commentary on tradition superstition and despotism scholars and thinkers are good for the role of reason rather than custom and demanded that everything be judged through the application of reason and rationality.

they attack the sacred authority of the church and the despotic power of the state the eroding the legitimacy of a social order based on traditional.