PP223 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Religious Pluralism, Protestantism
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What is enlightenment : rejects superstitions, prejudice and fanaticism, what humans now un enlightened, motto of enlightenment: sapere auda= dare to know. [be wise] > pursing knowledge: public vs private = use of reason, military, bill collectors & clergy, king fredrick. Argue as much as you want just obey . Kant modern philosopher: enlightenment, not his general/political views are recognized, critique of reason and thought, enlightenment reflects, superstition, prejudice, traditions, reason. If replaced=doesn"t always seem better: not supported of revolutionary change, wants society to make gradual process, freedom of speech should not be absolute both privately & publicly. Public vs priavte = use of reason (reversed) Private: plans of life, morality, protective realm. Reversed kants public: citizens are voicing their thoughts (written in a newspaper, freedom of using reason, protective realm. Revered kants private: civil [post/office, at your job you cannot voice your opinions/speak.
