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Enlightenment about the Enlightment(s)
Sep 27, 2023
Dr. Joseph Stuart, expert in European Enlightenments, joins Dr. John Pinheiro to discuss misconceptions surrounding the Enlightenment, strategies used by Christians to engage with it, the Catholic Enlightenment in Italy, and the unintended consequences of integral Catholic states. They examine the practical Enlightenment in America through Benjamin Franklin, the experiences of women in the Italian Enlightenment, the persecution of Catholics during the French Revolution, the contrasting beliefs of Voltaire and nuns, and the importance of embracing complexity and learning from history.
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- The European Enlightenments were not solely a conflict between faith and reason, but rather Christians employed three strategies: conflict, engagement, or retreat.
- Studying history and understanding the nuances of the Enlightenment is crucial to navigate complex societal challenges and foster genuine dialogue in the modern world.
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Understanding the Complexity of the European Enlightenment
Dr. John Pignero interviews Dr. Joseph Stewart about the complexity of the European Enlightenment, highlighting misconceptions and the three strategies Christians used to engage with it: conflict, engagement, or retreat. Examples such as the Catholic Enlightenment in Italy and the connection between human anthropology and liberty are discussed.
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