What is enlightenment for Kant?  Based on this week’s readings, what role do you think enlightenment ideals can play when it comes to the challenges of globalization?

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“What is Enlightenment? (1784)” by Immanuel Kant (.pdf)

“Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen”

“What the World Needs Now is a New Enlightenment” – Marcelo Gleiser

UN must reform to defend enlightenment values, secretary-general says – Patrick Wintour

 

 

 

 

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What is enlightenment for Kant?  Based on this week’s readings, what role do you think enlightenment ideals can play when it comes to the challenges of globalization?

 

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