A period of the late-17th century to 18th century in which philosophers and scholars began to emphasize the rights of individuals in society is known as ______.

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The period described is commonly known as the Age of Enlightenment, also sometimes referred to as the Age of Reason, when thinkers such as John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Voltaire emphasized human reason, individual liberty, and social equality. The other options, classical period and age of deterrence, do not accurately describe this historical period.

A Period of the Late-17th Century to 18th Century in Which