International Impact
The influence of the movement spread beyond Scotland across the British Empire, and onto the Continent. The political ideas had an important impact on the founding fathers of the United States, which broke away from the empire in 1775. The philosophy of Common Sense Realism was especially influential in 19th century American thought and religion.
Voltaire said "We look to Scotland for our idea of civilisation".
Read more about this topic: Scottish Enlightenment
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