What events led enlightenment scientists and thinkers to question old ideas and to revolutionize the arts religion government and society?

The Scientific Revolution played a major role in leading Enlightenment scientists and thinkers to question old ideas, as they began to challenge traditional beliefs and seek empirical evidence to support theories. Additionally, the spread of new knowledge and ideas through publications, salons, and coffeehouses provided a platform for discussion and debate. This questioning ultimately led to a reevaluation of established norms and a push for reform in various aspects of society, including the arts, religion, government, and social structures.