PHL217H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Indifferentism, Pure Mathematics, Ontological Argument
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Short answer: enlightenment is the process whereby citizens move away from relying on authority figures to make sense of the world for them, and begin to make use of their own understanding. This will require that we gather the courage needed to start thinking for ourselves. Enlightenment is the process whereby citizens move away from relying on authority figures to make sense of the world for them, and begin to rely on their own understanding. Short answer: society as a whole needs to become enlightened. It would be quite difficult for individuals on their own accord, enlighten themselves, cast off immaturity. In order for society as a whole to become enlightened, kant says all we need is one thing. It is the freedom to make use of public reasons. Short answer: in addition to our having become accustom to relying on others to think for us, we lack the courage and assurance to shake off our immaturity.
