
What is "woke"? In conversation with Susan Neiman
Reading Our Times
Challenging Enlightenment Narratives and Historical Roots
This chapter critiques the notion that the Enlightenment was the sole introducer of the concept of humanity, highlighting its connections to Christian thought and earlier universalist traditions. The discussion also tackles contemporary criticisms, particularly from postcolonial theorists, advocating for the defense of Enlightenment principles of reason and universality.
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