The divine right of monarchs - Enlightenment thinkers questioned the absolute power of monarchs and argued for more democratic forms of government.
Authority of the Catholic Church - Enlightenment thinkers critiqued the Church's influence and advocated for religious tolerance and freedom of thought.
Traditional beliefs and superstitions - Enlightenment thinkers promoted reason, science, and empirical evidence over traditional beliefs and superstitions, leading to advancements in fields such as philosophy, science, and politics.
