"Lumières" can refer to a few different concepts depending on the context: 1. **Enlightenment Movement**: In a historical and philosophical context, "Lumières" (French for "Lights") refers to the Age of Enlightenment in the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly in Europe. This period emphasized reason, science, and individual rights, challenging traditional authority and encouraging critical thinking and skepticism of established norms, particularly in politics and religion.
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