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John Robertson The Enlightenment (Paperback) Very Short Introductions. Further DetailsTitle: The Enlightenment Condition: New Subtitle: A Very Short Introduction Author: John Robertson Format: Paperback ISBN-10: 0199591784 EAN: 9780199591787 ISBN: 9780199591787 Publisher: Oxford University Press Genre: Philosophy & Spirituality Release Date: 09/24/2015 Description: A foundational moment in the history of modern European thought, the Enlightenment continues to be a reference point for philosophers, scholars and opinion-formers. To many it remains the inspiration of our commitments to the betterment of the human condition. To others, it represents the elevation of one set of European values to the world, many of whose peoples have quite different values. But what is the relationship between the historical Enlightenment and the idea of 'Enlightenment', and can these two understandings be reconciled?In this Very Short Introduction, John Robertson offers a concise historical introduction to the Enlightenment as an intellectual movement of eighteenth-century Europe. Discussing its intellectual achievements, he also explores how its supporters exploited new ways of communicating their ideas to a wider public, creating a new 'public sphere' for critical discussion of the moral, economic and political issues facing their societies.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Item Height: 174mm Item Length: 121mm Item Width: 9mm Item Weight: 154g Series: Very Short Introductions Release Year: 2015 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
