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Enlightenment vs Lockean - What's the difference?

enlightenment | lockean |

As a proper noun enlightenment

is (definite article) a 17th and 18th-century philosophical movement in european history; the age of enlightenment or age of reason emphasizing rationalism.

As an adjective lockean is

of or pertaining to (1632–1704), english physician and philosopher, regarded as one of the most influential of enlightenment thinkers.

As a noun lockean is

a philosopher who supports the beliefs of john locke.

enlightenment

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • An act of enlightening, or the state of being enlightened or instructed.
  • A concept in spirituality, philosophy and psychology related to achieving clarity of perception, reason and knowledge.
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    • Synonyms

    * epiphany * satori

    lockean

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to (1632–1704), English physician and philosopher, regarded as one of the most influential of Enlightenment thinkers.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • A philosopher who supports the beliefs of John Locke.
    • English eponyms