The Enlightenment that Failed

Ideas, Revolution, and Democratic Defeat, 1748-1830

Autori

• Jonathan I. Israel

Parametri

• Filosofia
• Politica
• Saggistica
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Storia

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The book explores the divergence between radical and conservative Enlightenment ideologies, highlighting the tension between the pursuit of a just society and the influence of religion and secularization. It examines how societal interests were nearly overshadowed by concepts that favored the privileged, illustrating the struggle between egalitarian ideals and entrenched power structures during this transformative period.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2019

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