Are knowledge and education key to escaping poverty? Education is a basic human right and is essential for development. Promoting learning opportunities helps to spread knowledge and generate opportunities for the future. A good way to do this is through an informative magazine. CHALLE NGE I N T H I S U N I T… You will learn about the society, economy and politics of the Old Regime. You will understand the relevance of Enlightenment thought to contemporary society. You will understand what Spain was like under the Old Regime. You will take action. You will share knowledge through a magazine. ACADEMIES Academies brought together scientists and artists from different places to share knowledge. SALONS Salons were places where ideas and opinions were exchanged. Many salons were promoted by women of high social standing. THE ENCYCLOPAEDIA The Encyclopaedia was a compilation of the knowledge of the time under the "light" of reason. It was aimed at the general public. The press helped it reach a wide readership. BOTANICAL GARDENS Plants collected when exploring other places were studied in botanical gardens. THE PRESS The press helped very diverse people to share news, opinions and discoveries. The spread of knowledge 13
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