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What is (The) Enlightenment? In conversation with Jonathan Clark

Reading Our Times

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Rethinking Enlightenment: Kant's Vision

This chapter analyzes Kant's 1784 essay 'Was ist Aufklärung?' and its implications for intellectual freedom, emphasizing a nuanced interpretation of the Enlightenment. It challenges common perceptions by highlighting the interplay between religion, authority, and intellectual discourse in the 18th century. The discussion further critiques the evolving understanding of Enlightenment thought through historical contexts and the complexities of labeling cultural movements.

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