The Enlightenment first started in Britain and then spread to other countries. Among them, France is a model of the movement of western European countries, and its momentum, combat effectiveness and influence far exceed those of other countries. The leader of France is Voltaire. Voltaire's thoughts had a great influence on Europe at that time. He advocates natural human rights and believes that people are born free and equal and have the right to pursue survival and happiness.
In the process of the rise of the Western Enlightenment, enlightenment thinkers often pay attention to spreading new ideas in familiar languages and ways, criticizing the old system, and inspiring the general public's ideological awakening and participation spirit. In the western cultural market from17th century to19th century, popular comedies, vernacular novels, folk songs, satirical short poems and popular enlightenment books developed rapidly, which made modern concepts, national spirit and patriotic spirit penetrate into every corner of society.
The Enlightenment is a significant movement. Its outbreak inspired people's hearts, they were no longer afraid of the oppression of the church and other institutions, and promoted the further development of society. It also set an example, because many parts of the world were oppressed at that time, and people didn't have the courage to stand up and resist. The outbreak of the Enlightenment made the oppressed people all over the world dare to resist oppression and let more people in the world be liberated through sports. In addition, the significance of the Enlightenment also involves knowledge, because it is precisely because of the development of people's knowledge and the further mastery of science and other knowledge that the Enlightenment came into being. The natural enlightenment promoted the yearning for science from all walks of life and created a good cultural atmosphere for the society.