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The Enlightenment in Spain, or the Spanish Enlightenment, is the account of the origins, specific characteristics, and development of the Enlightenment movement in Spain, as well as the political and social obstacles and support it encountered throughout the 18th century, characterized by Bourbon reformism (1700/1714 - 1808). The Enlightenment in Spain falls within the general framework of the European Enlightenment (a critical spirit, faith in reason, trust in science, and a didactic zeal). The influences are essentially French and Italian. The Enlightenment movement was an educated minority made up of nobles, civil servants, the bourgeoisie, and clergy. They were primarily interested in: Economic reform and revitalization (concern for useful sciences, improvement of the education system). Moderate criticism of some aspects of the country's social reality. Interest in new liberal political ideas, although, for the most part, they did not support revolutionary approaches. Their reformist zeal led them to clash with the Church and most of the aristocracy. Despite their enlightened aspirations, the majority of the country remained attached to traditional values. #Spanishliterature #theEnlightenment #illustration #moratin