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The Dark Side of the Enlightenment

Author: Alexis Irakleidis

The Enlightenment is considered the most influential movement of thought in Europe after the Middle Ages. It constitutes the foundational act of modernity. However, this movement also has a dark side...

The Enlightenment is considered the most influential movement of thought in Europe after the Middle Ages. It constitutes the foundational act of modernity. However, this movement also has a dark side that was not widely known until recently. It is related to racialism-racism.

Iconic representatives of the Enlightenment fell into racial prejudice, which today...

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  • Language Greek
  • Number of pages Number of pages 366
  • Cover Cover Soft
  • Year of publication Year of publication 2024
  • Publisher Publisher Asini
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The Enlightenment is considered the most influential movement of thought in Europe after the Middle Ages. It constitutes the foundational act of modernity. However, this movement also has a dark side that was not widely known until recently. It is related to racialism-racism.

Iconic representatives of the Enlightenment fell into racial prejudice, which today we would call racism, especially against Black and indigenous populations. This paradox arose despite their views on common humanity, equality and freedom among all people, human rights, and their opposition to slavery.

This book examines this paradox, with detailed references to Locke, Montesquieu, Voltaire, Hume, Kant, Hegel, Jefferson, and others, as well as prominent Enlightenment scientists. In addition to their racism, which is documented in detail, a question raised for each of them is whether their overall work should be considered racist or not.

Non-racists are also presented, who, although fewer in number, are also prominent figures of the Enlightenment, such as Rousseau, Diderot, Elvétcius, Paine, Condorcet, Smith, Herder, Bentham, and others. The book concludes with the question: “Why racism in the Enlightenment”?

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Author
Alexis Irakleidis
Publisher
Asini
Type
Humanities, Political Sciences, Sociology
Language
Greek
Subtitle
-
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
366
Release Date
12/2024
Publication Date
2024
Dimensions
-
ISBN-13
9786185346676

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The Enlightenment is considered the most influential movement of thought in Europe after the Middle Ages. It constitutes the foundational act of modernity. However, this movement also has a dark side that was not widely known until recently. It is related to racialism-racism.

Iconic representatives of the Enlightenment fell into racial prejudice, which today we would call racism, especially against Black and indigenous populations. This paradox arose despite their views on common humanity, equality and freedom among all people, human rights, and their opposition to slavery.

This book examines this paradox, with detailed references to Locke, Montesquieu, Voltaire, Hume, Kant, Hegel, Jefferson, and others, as well as prominent Enlightenment scientists. In addition to their racism, which is documented in detail, a question raised for each of them is whether their overall work should be considered racist or not.

Non-racists are also presented, who, although fewer in number, are also prominent figures of the Enlightenment, such as Rousseau, Diderot, Elvétcius, Paine, Condorcet, Smith, Herder, Bentham, and others. The book concludes with the question: “Why racism in the Enlightenment”?

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Author
Alexis Irakleidis
Publisher
Asini
Type
Humanities, Political Sciences, Sociology
Language
Greek
Subtitle
-
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
366
Release Date
12/2024
Publication Date
2024
Dimensions
-
ISBN-13
9786185346676

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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