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Myths of Progress, Reason, and Faith - A Genealogy of Secular Modernity with Peter Harrison

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Reevaluating Progress in the History of Philosophy

The chapter challenges the idea of a linear progress in philosophy, exploring historical perspectives on personal formation versus the accumulation of knowledge. It also discusses the transformation of science into a prescriptive pursuit and the impact of Nietzsche's critique on traditional values.

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