Between 1750 and 1850 Enlightenment ideals challenged traditional hierarchies, leading to political revolutions and new conceptions of governance. The Industrial Revolution reshaped economies, bringing both prosperity and new social challenges. Meanwhile, European expansion restructured global trade, integrating distant regions into a world economy dominated by Britain.
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Materials used in 2.11 “Revolutions” covering the American, French, and Industrial Revolutions and their role in the creation of the modern world.
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The concept of human freedom isn’t as straightforward as it might seem. This blog post investigates some historical, philosophical, and cultural perspectives to shed light on what freedom means—and what it doesn’t mean.
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The universality of mystical experience reveals that there are multiple paths to the same destination—a direct encounter with the ultimate reality that transcends knowledge and ignorance. Both knowledge and ignorance serve as doorways to this experience, guiding the seeker toward a state of non-dual awareness where conventional distinctions fall away.
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The Black Death brought devastation in its wake across much of Europe and Asia. It’s aftermath, however, carried far-reaching implications. This page contains links to the resources that supported the Shepway and District u3a’s Seminar for the Science, Philosophy, and Spirituality Group in September 2024.
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