The Enlightenment and Its Effects on Modern SocietySpringer Science & Business Media, 25 dec 2010 - 367 pagina's The Enlightenment of the late 17th and 18th century is characterized by an emphasis on reason and empiricism . As a major shaping philosophy of Western culture, it had a historical impact on the religious, cultural, academic, and social institutions of 18th century Europe. In this compelling volume, the author explores the lasting impact of Enlightenment thinking on modern Western societies and other democracies. This work provides a multi-faceted approach, including: an historical overview, analysis of the Enlightenment’s influence on modern democratic societies, modern culture, political science, civil society and the economy, as well as exploring the counter-Enlightenment, Post-Enlightenment, and Neo-Enlightenment philosophies. |
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Modern Democratic Society and the Enlightenment | 19 |
The Enlightenment and Western Civilization | 67 |
The Enlightenment and Modern Culture | 107 |
The Enlightenment and Politics | 169 |
The Enlightenment Civil Society and Economy | 225 |
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