Susan Neiman - Making Progress: Rethinking Enlightenment

Moral philosopher Susan Neiman argues that a progressive political outlook depends on a return to a robust Enlightenment.

[@1944erika]

A refreshing discourse in modern thought. Is human society getting better or more confused in a milieu of postmodern uncertainty and dysfunctionality? These days our moral compass is vibrating on the edge of absurd alternatives that give us uncertainty for conviction, non-closure for tying up loose ends, and social network chatter for intelligent narrative. I've seen too many films lately with a dystopian vision; not surprisingly a reflection of how morally confused we have become.

[@kvonribbenburg]

The enlightenment made the west great.

[@johnstewart7025]

the idea that enlightenment values are universal seems to be a huge question. But, let each country make that decision. If they want Sharia, so be it. Let us not have other countries decide otherwise for them.

[@jaredf921]

Susan is hot

[@lurkio77]

this is complete nonsense with a bit of philo name dropping, so far as I can work out