The European Enlightenment was characterized by a growing confidence in ________.

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The Enlightenment was a movement that emphasized the use of reason and rationality in understanding the world and solving problems. As such, it was characterized by a growing confidence in human reason. This confidence in human reason led to a rejection of traditional authority and dogma, including those of the aristocracy and the Church. While some Enlightenment thinkers did focus on issues of human morality, this was not the central emphasis of the movement.

The European Enlightenment Was Characterized by a Growing Confidence in ________