Evaluate the extent to which the emergence of Enlightenment philosophies in the 17th century transformed European culture.

PROMPT: Evaluate the extent to which the emergence of Enlightenment philosophies in the 17th century transformed European culture. Explain what changed and what stayed the same after the Enlightenment.

Write a long essay response to the prompt that is least 200 words (double spaced).

Respond to the prompt with a defensible thesis or claim that establishes a line of reasoning.

Describe a broader historical context relevant to the prompt.