The Enlightenment: a very short introduction

This introduction explores the history of the 18th-century Enlightenment movement. Considering its intellectual commitments, Robertson then turns to their impact on society, and the ways in which Enlightenment thinkers sought to further the goal of human betterment, by promoting economic improvement...

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Main Author: Robertson, John 1951- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: [Oxford] Oxford University Press 2015
Series:Very short introductions
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Online Access:BSB01
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Summary:This introduction explores the history of the 18th-century Enlightenment movement. Considering its intellectual commitments, Robertson then turns to their impact on society, and the ways in which Enlightenment thinkers sought to further the goal of human betterment, by promoting economic improvement and civil and political justice
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (176 Seiten) Illustrationen
ISBN:9780191782411
DOI:10.1093/actrade/9780199591787.001.0001

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