It is necessary to point out the different phases and characteristics of the Enlightenment idea which had emerged in different geographies. On top of that “enlightenment” refers to a different set of ideas which varies from one thinker to another of his place. In this context, Scottish, French and German Enlightenment schools should be referred. Although these schools were deeply separated from each other in terms of perspectives of the enlightenment idea, they also focused on common themes.