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The Wednesday Society
- In 1783, the "Wednesday Society", a pro-Enlightenment group, met secretly to discuss the movement.
- Members included editors of a pro-Enlightenment magazine, reflecting the era's intellectual fervor.
Beester and Zolner's Debate
- Johan Beester's essay proposed ending clergy's role in marriages, sparking debate.
- Reverend Zolner, while pro-Enlightenment, questioned this shift, asking, "What is Enlightenment?"
Kant's Response
- Zolner's question, "What is Enlightenment?", resonated widely, prompting numerous responses.
- Kant's answer became the most influential, framing Enlightenment as a process, not a destination.