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Enlightenment Now
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Discover a compelling exploration of modernity with Steven Pinker's profound book, a B-format paperback published in 2019 by Penguin UK. Delve into the thought-provoking ideas presented in 'Enlightenment Now,' where Pinker challenges the narrative of nihilism we often encounter today. He argues that despite overwhelming media coverage of chaos and hatred, humanity has made remarkable strides in health, safety, and prosperity. This 576-page masterpiece details how the values of reason, science, humanism, and progress—the core tenets of Enlightenment thinking—have shaped our contemporary world. Ideal for anyone seeking to understand the true nature of progress and the ideals underpinning it, this book invites readers to reconsider their perspective on societal challenges. Rather than succumbing to despair, Pinker emboldens us to view these challenges as solvable problems, echoing the resilience of our past. Visit our ecommerce site for this essential read, where free shipping is offered on this and selected products. Please note that combined shipping with other items is unfortunately not available.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141979090
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 576
Description:
Is modernity really failing? Or have we failed to appreciate progress and the ideals that make it possible?
If you follow the headlines, the world in the 21st century appears to be sinking into chaos, hatred and irrationality. Yet, as Steven Pinker shows, if you follow the trendlines, you discover that our lives have become longer, healthier, safer and more prosperous - not just in the West, but worldwide. Such progress is no accident- it's the gift of a coherent value system that many of us embrace without even realizing it. These are the values of the Enlightenment- of reason, science, humanism and progress. The challenges we face today are formidable. But the way to deal with them is not to sink into despair or try to lurch back to a mythical idyllic past; it's to treat them as problems we can solve, as we have solved other problems in the past. This is the case for an Enlightenment newly recharged for the 21st century.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141979090
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 576
Description:
Is modernity really failing? Or have we failed to appreciate progress and the ideals that make it possible?
If you follow the headlines, the world in the 21st century appears to be sinking into chaos, hatred and irrationality. Yet, as Steven Pinker shows, if you follow the trendlines, you discover that our lives have become longer, healthier, safer and more prosperous - not just in the West, but worldwide. Such progress is no accident- it's the gift of a coherent value system that many of us embrace without even realizing it. These are the values of the Enlightenment- of reason, science, humanism and progress. The challenges we face today are formidable. But the way to deal with them is not to sink into despair or try to lurch back to a mythical idyllic past; it's to treat them as problems we can solve, as we have solved other problems in the past. This is the case for an Enlightenment newly recharged for the 21st century.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
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