Scientific Revolution: This term refers to the period in history when scientists began questioning traditional beliefs and using observation and experimentation to understand the natural world.
Secularism: Secularism is the belief system that separates religious beliefs from political or social institutions. It emphasizes rationality and scientific thought over divine authority.
Social Contract Theory: Social contract theory proposes that individuals willingly give up some freedoms in exchange for protection and order provided by a government. It was heavily influenced by Enlightenment thinkers like John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau.