Viewpoints and Perspectives of The French Revolution

Directions: Choose ONE of the following questions and write a well-thought-out historical essay. Be sure to answer all parts of the question.

“Man is born into this world; he neither creates nor shapes it but finds it ready-made about him; and he is expected to adapt himself to the existing order.”

~Ernst Cassier The Philosophy of the Enlightenment

The Enlightenment defined its movement of reform by igniting rational change throughout European society. As the great thinker, Immanuel Kant echoed from the hills of Prussia, the men of this age sought out reason in order to challenge the perceptions of the world by daring to know. Knowledge and practicality, therefore, seemed to govern Europeans in this so-called “Age of Reason.” In a thoughtful essay, comment on the nature and use of reason throughout the different platforms in European society. What exactly did these great philosophes wish to change? How especially did the political arena fit into this concept?

Historians have argued over the course of the French Revolution since its inception in 1789. Some historians have viewed the events and actions as unnecessary, especially the violence that would ensue following the execution of Louis XVI in 1793. Other scholars have shown that the revolution was inevitable and therefore political action against the established government was ineluctable. Clearly, the Ancien Régime was hopelessly out-of-date, but was the revolution a desideratum? Moreover, was the violent force justified in overthrowing an unrepresentative government? In a thoughtful essay, comment on the various viewpoints and perspectives of the French Revolution.

Encouragement for the trouble heart.

This is an essay that is based on the encouragement for the troubled heart. First, let me inform everyone that whenever a person has a troubled heart, it is either a broken spirit or a form of depression. There are times as human beings that we might suppress our feelings. Therefore, there are times that we do not allow others to enter our personal space. The only person who is able to comfort us is Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. 

Second, I have a very important question to ask everyone right now. Who comforts us in our afflictions? The answer is Jesus Christ. This is the reason why I trust Him on a daily basis for everything in my personal life. We should trust Jesus Christ, who has died for the sins of mankind. There are times when there is strength inside of our weaknesses. God is by nature an encourager. He uplifts us and we should take advantage of it.

Third, I want to inform everyone that there is a real need to talk to our heavenly Father. God feels exactly what we all our going through. God wants us to talk to Him about all of our problems. He also wants us to praise Him as well. Whenever, I read the Bible, it enlightens me personally. God talks to all of us through His word. There are also times when the Bible is an implication of my daily walk with Him. God also reveals Himself to all of us in prayer. He also seals our heart, and helps us. You cannot beat talking to Jesus Christ.