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Hace 16 horas · It was the Latin translation of Confucius’ works, namely: Confucius Sinarum Philosophus (Confucius, the Philosopher of China: The Chinese Learning Presented in Latin), by four Jesuits, published in Paris in 1687 and dedicated to the French King Louis XIV, that sparked the influence of Confucius’ ideas on Europe, ultimately rendering him “patron saint of the 18th-century Enlightenment ...
Hace 16 horas · It was the Latin translation of Confucius’ works, namely: Confucius Sinarum Philosophus (Confucius, the Philosopher of China: The Chinese Learning Presented in Latin), by four Jesuits, published in Paris in 1687 and dedicated to the French King Louis XIV, that sparked the influence of Confucius’ ideas on Europe, ultimately rendering him “patron saint of the 18th-century Enlightenment ...
Hace 16 horas · IN the 18th century, James Hutton, a leader in the Scottish Enlightenment movement, was one of the first to observe and write about potatoes being grown in Scotland. Many people were suspicious of this new crop, as some of the tubers were “fingerlike and black” – a symptom of leprosy. However, the “dangerous” crop turned out to be the ...
Hace 10 horas · 4.Vivekananda Rock Memorial. Perched on a rocky island off the coast of Kanyakumari, Vivekananda Rock Memorial is more than just a tourist attraction; it's an icon of spiritual enlightenment and ecological responsibility. Built with eco-friendly technology, this memorial blends in beautifully with natural surroundings.
Hace 8 horas · 6) Vattakottai Fort. holidify.com. Distance: 5 km from city centre. Also known as the Circular Fort, Vattakottai Fort is a seaside fort that was built for coastal defence fortification in the then Travancore Kingdom in the 18th century. Nowadays, a heritage site, it is protected by the Indian Archaeological Department.
Hace 16 horas · The British abolitionist movement began in the late 18th century, and the 1772 Somersett case established that slavery did not exist in English law. In 1807, the slave trade was made illegal throughout the British Empire, though existing slaves in British colonies were not liberated until the Slavery Abolition Act in 1833 .
Hace 16 horas · The 18th century thought leader would likely have a thing or two to say about the 17th wealthiest person in the world trying to emulate his philosophy. “The comfort of the rich depends upon an abundant supply of the poor,” Voltaire once said.
