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Brett Bowden, "Now Is Not the Time: Inside Our Obsession with the Present" (Iff Books, 2024)

New Books in Psychology

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Rethinking Enlightenment: Time, Space, and Historical Narratives

This chapter examines how various cultures perceive enlightenment and modernity while critiquing the common narrative of progress connected to colonialism and imperialism. It highlights the complexity of historical context, arguing that an emphasis on the present can limit broader decision-making and understanding.

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