A good example of this might be their entrance into freemasonry: the first women’s masonic lodges were established precisely during the Enlightenment. Women’s entry into other spheres of male activity ...

The term "Enlightenment," rooted in an intellectual skepticism to traditional beliefs and dogmas, denotes an "illumined" contrast to the supposed dark and superstitious character of the Middle Ages.

Agnesi was the first woman to write a mathematics textbook and to be appointed ... comprehensive mathematics textbook to introduce Italian students to the many recent Enlightenment-era mathematical ...

Enlightenment is the ultimate goal of human life. It means to bring in the light of the truth. Why do we need to be enlightened? Because we are living in the darkness of ignorance. We believe in ...