POLS 3040 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Dialectic, World Peace, Uncharted Waters
6 Apr 2016
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Kant what is enlightenement enlightenment was man"s release from self-incurred tutelage. Enlightenment was the process by which the public could rid themselves of intellectual bondage ater centuries of slumbering. Tutelage occurred because: market/laziness simple obedience was the easiest opion no need to study and decide, cowardice supplemented their laziness. The general public feared to use their reason because they were not willing to venture in to uncharted waters. *book takes the place of our understanding, spiritual director takes the place of our conscience, doctor decides our diets. Freedom important- to be responsible for our morality we must be free. Freedom required for enlightenment he believes that freedom to express oneself honestly is paramount for enlightenment. This is important because when a man is allowed to freely express his thoughts and opinions without penalizaion, he will ofer ideas without fear and restricion. Kant is actually promoing freedom of speech and the tolerance of diverse viewpoints.
