5 Questions
Which era is associated with the term Enlightenment?
The modern thought era
Who described Enlightenment as 'man's release from self-incurred tutelage'?
Emmanuel Kant
What supersedes revelation as the Supreme Court of Appeal during the Enlightenment?
Reason
What is the primary arbiter of truth and action in the Enlightenment?
Individual reason and conscience
What is considered to be the great enemy during the Enlightenment?
Dogmatism and intolerance
Study Notes
Enlightenment
- Era of modern thought that bridges the humanistic spirit of the Renaissance and the scientific revolution of the 17th century.
- Characterized as "man's release from self-incurred tutelage" by Emmanuel Kant.
Features
- Autonomy: self-government relying on individual reason and conscience as the primary arbiter of truth and action.
- Reason: guided by inductive, empirical, and experimental methods.
- Consistency between nature and reason.
- Belief in progress: the world is seen as continually improving.
- Tolerance: accepting divergent views, institutions, and practices.
- Dogmatism and intolerance are considered the greatest obstacles to enlightenment.
- The mind's own limitations are seen as a greater hindrance to good examination than external factors.
The Enlightenment brought together humanistic spirit and scientific revolution, ushering in the modern world. It emphasized reason over revelation and individual autonomy.
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