Individualism

  Description     Can only use material from these three sources; 1. Martin Luther-Open Letter to Christian Nobility. 2. Francis Bacon-Novum Organum. 3. Adam Smith-Wealth of Nations: Drawing on the writings of Martin Luther (Open Letter to Christian Nobility), Francis Bacon (Novum Organum), and Adam Smith (Wealth of Nations), discuss how each author advances the theme of individualism, or individual autonomy, a prominent value of the Modern Era (middle ages). Whose approach to individualism do you find most compelling and why? Make sure this essay is written in reference to the authors time period and relative to the events going on in that time.