CMNS 130 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Party Subsidies, Telegraphy, Social Contract

• School: Simon Fraser University
• Department: Communication
• Course: CMNS 130
• Professor: Kathleen Cross

Document Summary

Intellectual approach based on a scientific rational perspective on the world. Fundamental shift in world view that championed science of religion and justice over abuse of power. Dissemination of humanist ideas was facilitated by the technologies of writing and printing (allowed individuals to develop and record their ideas and communicate them in a manner understandable by many) Ideas rejected by the ruling elite in one regime could be exported into others. Printing encouraged the spread of literacy and thirst for ideas. Making the bible more accessible undermined the power of the church. Counter-revolution: severe control of printing to limit the dissemination of humanistic ideas. Secular literacy, musical and artistic works that were appreciated by the viewer for their visions and understandings of the world. The printing press informed citizens on matters both important and trivial. Printers were among the first groups of capitalists printed new sheets, pamphlets, and books to sell to booksellers and the public.