Age of Reason

American  

noun

1. any period in history, especially the 18th century in France, England, etc., characterized by a critical approach to religious, social, and philosophical matters that seeks to repudiate beliefs or systems not based on or justifiable by reason.

2. age of reason, the age at which a person is considered capable of distinguishing between right and wrong.

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Age of Reason British  

noun

1. the 18th century in W Europe See also Enlightenment

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Example Sentences

We've abandoned the Age of Reason, are lacking in common sense and live in times that truly try men's souls.

From Salon

On each side of the capstone, engraved in four ancient languages - Babylonian cuneiform, Classical Greek, Sanskrit and Egyptian hieroglyphic - were the words: "Let these be guidestones to an Age of Reason."

From BBC

But these freedoms were established in the Age of Reason.

From New York Times

This was the true beginning of the science revolution and the Age of Reason.

From Washington Post

The technique gained popularity over the 16th and 17th centuries, gradually taking over Europe’s indoor theaters during the Age of Reason.

From New York Times