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The enlightenment : a very short introduction /
A foundational moment in the history of modern European thought, the Enlightenment continues to be a reference point for philosophers, scholars and opinion-formers. To many it remains the inspiration of our commitments to the betterment of the human condition. To others, it represents the elevation...
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| Format: | Printed Book |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford :
O. U. P,
2015.
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| Edition: | First edition. |
| Series: | Very short introductions ;
443. |
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| Online Access: | http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1604/2015935540-t.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1604/2015935540-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1604/2015935540-d.html |
| Summary: | A foundational moment in the history of modern European thought, the Enlightenment continues to be a reference point for philosophers, scholars and opinion-formers. To many it remains the inspiration of our commitments to the betterment of the human condition. To others, it represents the elevation of one set of European values to the world, many of whose peoples have quite different values. But what is the relationship between the historical Enlightenment and the
idea of 'Enlightenment', and can these two understandings be reconciled?
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| Physical Description: | 147 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-140) and index. |
| ISBN: | 0199591784 9780199591787 |