The Enlightenment Was a Disaster - Johann Kurtz | Maiden Mother Matriarch Episode 112
Maiden Mother Matriarch with Louise Perry
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The Paradox of Enlightenment: From Mortality Decline to Low Fertility
This chapter examines the unexpected impacts of the Enlightenment on fertility rates, revealing how improvements in infant mortality initially resulted in lower birth rates. It also discusses the role of liberal ideas and urbanization in shaping individual choices about marriage and parenthood.
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