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Enlightenment Now

Enlightenment Now

The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress
PhilosophyPolitics & Society
Pages
576
Published
2018
Language
English

Synopsis

Are you worried the world is heading for disaster? Steven Pinker argues that despite the dire headlines, humanity is actually making incredible progress. Using data and graphs, he demonstrates improvements in health, safety, and happiness worldwide. This book champions the power of reason and science, showing how the Enlightenment ideals have led to these advancements and why they are crucial for our future.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

HopefulInspiringThought-ProvokingInformativeIntellectual

Genres

Philosophy Politics & Society Science Sociology Essays Philosophy & Religion

Authors

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Pablo Hermida Lazcano

Pablo Hermida Lazcano is the author of Enlightenment Now. He writes about science and philosophy.

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Steven Pinker

Steven Arthur "Steve" Pinker is a Canadian-born American cognitive scientist, psychologist, linguist, and popular science author. He is Johnstone Family Professor in the Department of Psychology at Harvard University, and is known for his advocacy of evolutionary psychology and the computational theory of mind.