231 | Sarah Bakewell on the History of Humanism
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
From Renaissance to Enlightenment: The Humanist Evolution
This chapter examines the transition from Renaissance ideals to Enlightenment thinking, focusing on the rise of scientific rationalism and humanist thought. It highlights key philosophical shifts, particularly through Voltaire's critique of passivity in the face of suffering and his advocacy for Meliorism, emphasizing human agency in improving society.
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