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As a philosopher, de Maistre was part of which historical period's reaction?
Counter-Enlightenment
Age of Discovery
Industrial Revolution
Age of Reason
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Counter-Enlightenment, the intellectual and cultural movement of the late 18th century that rejected the core values and assumptions of the Enlightenment. It emphasized the importance of tradition, religion, and monarchy, and opposed the perceived excesses of reason and individualism.
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