Why did some people in eighteen century Europe think that print culture would bring enlightenment and end despotism?
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1) peoples conviction:
by the mid 18th century ,there was a common conviction that books were a means of spreading because they promote reasoning and intellect.
2) increase in literacy rate:
by the end of 18th century in some parts of Europe literacy rates were as high as 60-80 %. as literacy and schools spread in European countries, there was a virtual reading mania.
3) print and french revolution:
many philosophers believed that it was print culture which gave birth to the french revolution.the writings of thinkers like Rousseau were also widely printed and read.
4) work of scientists:
works and discoveries of scientists like issac newton had a deep impact on the minds of the people.
5) print a powerful engine of progress:
Louise Sebastien Mercier declared that print was a powerful engine of progress and public opinion is that force that will sweep despotism away.
by the mid 18th century ,there was a common conviction that books were a means of spreading because they promote reasoning and intellect.
2) increase in literacy rate:
by the end of 18th century in some parts of Europe literacy rates were as high as 60-80 %. as literacy and schools spread in European countries, there was a virtual reading mania.
3) print and french revolution:
many philosophers believed that it was print culture which gave birth to the french revolution.the writings of thinkers like Rousseau were also widely printed and read.
4) work of scientists:
works and discoveries of scientists like issac newton had a deep impact on the minds of the people.
5) print a powerful engine of progress:
Louise Sebastien Mercier declared that print was a powerful engine of progress and public opinion is that force that will sweep despotism away.
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Because print culture could help in spreading ideas of realism which will help in people looking at everything with rule of reason rather than rule of custom and thus corroding the social order based on culture.
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