POLS 3040 Chapter 2: 2. Foucault What is Enlightenment
24 Dec 2017
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Periodical asks readers a question to collect opinions on subject that everyone has opinion on, result is that you don"t learn anything new. 18th century periodicals asked solutions to problems, not sure if it was effective but was entertaining. German periodical in 1784 asked what is enlightenment? and kant answered: it is a philosophical question that hasn"t been answered, any philosophy hasn"t been able to answer this idea, directly or indirectly. The present may be represented as belonging to a certain era of the world, different from others through some characteristics, separated from others by a dramatic event. In the present we may find a way to see a forthcoming event. Or the present can be analyzed as a point of transition toward the dawning of a new world. Features important in understanding on how kant raises philosophical question of present day. Instruction is = dare to know; have the courage and audacity to know .
