The Enlightenment and Its Effects on Modern Society

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<P>The Enlightenment of the late 17<SUP>th</SUP> and 18<SUP>th</SUP> 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 18<SUP>th</SUP> century Europe. In this compelling volume, the author explores the lasting impact of Enlightenment thinking on modern Western societies and other democracies.<BR><BR>With an interdisciplinary, comparative-historical approach this volume explores the impact of Enlightenment ideals such as liberty, equality, and social justice on current social institutions. Combining sociological theory with concrete examples, the author provides a unique framework for understanding modern cultural development, including a picture of how it would look without this Enlightenment basis.</P><P>This work provides a multi-faceted approach, including: an historical overview, analysis of the Enlightenments 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.</P>

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