Adam Weishaupt was a German philosopher and the founder of the Illuminati, an influential secret society established in 1776. He sought to promote Enlightenment ideals and challenge religious and political oppression. Weishaupt believed that society could benefit from reason and education, advocating for reforms that emphasized rational thought over tradition. His vision was to create a world governed by reason and ethics, breaking free from the constraints imposed by monarchy and organized religion. The...