ALL meanings of age of reason
age of rea·son
A a - noun age of reason a period of European history in the 18th cent. noted for belief in the ability of reason to discover truth, shape society, etc. 3
- noun age of reason the age at which a child is presumed to know right from wrong and be capable of responsible action 3
- noun age of reason any period in history, especially the 18th century in France, England, etc., characterized by a critical approach to religious, social, and philosophical matters that seeks to repudiate beliefs or systems not based on or justifiable by reason. 1
- noun age of reason (lowercase) the age at which a person is considered capable of distinguishing between right and wrong. 1
- noun age of reason (Roman Catholicism) Seven years of age, at which age a person is morally liable for the sins that he or she commits. 0
- noun age of reason (usually capitalized) The historical period when philosophy, science, and social thought were associated with the principles of rationalism and the celebration of the achievements of human reason, often considered to be centered in the 18th century. 0