Articles for tag: Critique of Modern Society, Enlightenment, Historical Analysis, Individualism, Rationalism, , Thomas Mann

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Depiction of Enlightenment ideals with symbolic representations, a critique of Enlightenment ideals.

The Enlightenment

This article provides a detailed critique of Enlightenment ideals, exploring their long-term impact on modern society. I think that the ‘enlightenment’ will ultimately be the greatest European contribution to the world. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be criticized. It seems that that no reasonable person can be against the ideals of the Enlightenment. The ...

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Cultural Studies & Anthropology

“Age of the City” – Ian Goldin, Tom Lee Devlin (Bloomsbury Continuum)

“Age of the City” – Ian Goldin, Tom Lee Devlin (Bloomsbury Continuum) The Historical Significance of Cities From the advent of the first city, Uruk, around 4500 BCE, cities have emerged as epicenters of human activity and advancement. The transformation from nomadic life was fueled by a stable climate and the development of agriculture, which ...