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Restoration (Poetry (eccentricity of Metaphysical conceits were replaced…
Restoration
Poetry
eccentricity of Metaphysical conceits were replaced by order
real world as main object of interest
rejected complexity in favour of classical simplicity
study of Horace, Martial and Juvenal
period of innovation
Prose:Isaac Newton
this scientific attitude encouraged self confidence
laws of motion and universal gravitation
Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica
Prose: Royal Society
to improve English Language
set up a committee in 1664-1665
after the decision to record experiments in English and not in Latin
Prose
John Locke
achieved through senses
experience and reason could not be separated
the prime source of human knowledge is indivudual experience
Hobbes
Leviathan: defence of absolute monarchy
individual selfishness had to be controlled by public force