HUMA 1970 Chapter Notes - Chapter essay: Rachel Carson, Public Reason, Age Of Enlightenment
25 Sep 2016
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Peter dear argues that: all revolutions are revolutions against something . Discuss this claim with reference to the scientific revolution and enlightenment. In order for society to progress society must question the traditions and propose alternative ways to progress: traditional foundations assume that the current system is perfect. The rise of universities, the aspect of learning in this environment (traditional) Challenges to the new university learning: religion, humanities and science (questioning traditional learning etc) University and christian churches unite, however humanities and science remain divided from the university presenting alternative ways of thinking, and challenging traditional authorities: methods of learning are not static, rather learning is continuous allowing for constant growth. Scientific knowledge becomes seen as progressing (new ways of learning/thinking) Science offers a new light on the world (alternative ways for a society to progress: the changes in ideologies are what help to push the progress of a society. The enlightenment era is an age of critique (skepticism)
