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Michel Foucault's "What is Enlightenment?"

Theory & Philosophy

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Foucault’s Critique of Enlightenment and Modernity

This chapter explores Michel Foucault's critique of Enlightenment through his essay 'What is Enlightenment?', comparing it with Immanuel Kant's views. It discusses the implications of enlightenment on human autonomy and authority, as well as the complexities of modernity and historical context.

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