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On Enlightenment (Paperback)
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The idea of enlightenment entails liberty, equality, rationalism,
secularism, and the connection between knowledge and well being. In
spite of the setbacks of revolutionary violence, mass murder, and
two world wars, the spread of enlightenment values is still the
yardstick by which moral, political, and scientific advances are
measured. In On Enlightenment, David Stove attacks the roots of
enlightenment thought to define its successes, limitations, and
areas of likely failures. Stove champions the use of reason and
recognizes the falsity of religious claims as well as the
importance of individual liberty. He rejects the enlightenment's
uncritical optimism regarding social progress and its willingness
to embrace revolutionary change. What evidence is there that the
elimination of superstition will lead to happiness? Or that it is
possible to accept Darwinism without Social Darwinism? Or that the
enlightenment's liberal, rationalistic outlook will lead to the
social progress envisioned by its advocates? Despite best
intentions, says Stove, social reformers who attempt to improve the
world inevitably make things worse. He advocates a conservative
approach to change, pointing out that social structures are so
large and complex that any widespread social reform will have
innumerable unforeseen consequences. Writing in the tradition of
Edmund Burke with the same passion for clarity and intellectual
honesty as George Orwell, David Stove was one of the most
articulate and insightful philosophers of his day.
General
Imprint: |
AldineTransaction
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
July 2013 |
First published: |
2003 |
Authors: |
David Stove
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 12mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
224 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4128-5186-2 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
Philosophy >
General
Books >
Philosophy >
General
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LSN: |
1-4128-5186-6 |
Barcode: |
9781412851862 |
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