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This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1909. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... n. THE ENLIGHTENMENT (a) General Characteristics of the Enlightenment As the Enlightenment shared with the Renaissance the task of reconstructing the modern world, it is natural that both epochs should possess features in common. To both the universe makes an irresistible appeal: the gladness and joy of life, the impulse to produce and create, the inclination to make action the all-important centre of existence, the desire to rule and govern the outside world, the struggle for the free development of every power--these things are common to them both. And this overflowing vitality is accompanied by a firm belief in the sovereignty of reason within the world of reality. Even opposition is viewed rather as a welcome stimulus to our powers than as an incapacitating obstacle. The whole tone of life is optimistic through and through, and characterised by a prompt readiness to action. But within this general likeness, there are dissimilarities which amount to a complete opposition, an opposition which must be kept clearly in view by such as wish to follow with understanding the development of our modern world. For the Renaissance represents its youth, the Enlightenment its early maturity. The Renaissance tends rather to present the whole realm of being as an undifferentiated unity; it inclines to the heroic; it allows imagination to rule unchecked. The Enlightenment makes more for clearness and distinctness, not only in the objective, but also in the subjective, world. Its energy is less impetuous; it is cautious and calculating; it desires to do work that strikes deep and bears fruit. In the Renaissance, we have the full freshness of the first impression, action based on impulse, often a mere chaotic confusion. The Enlightenment asks for thorough grounding, strict ord...


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781150630361
  • Publisher: General Books
  • Publisher Imprint: General Books
  • Height: 246 mm
  • No of Pages: 202
  • Spine Width: 11 mm
  • Width: 189 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1150630361
  • Publisher Date: 01 Jan 2012
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 372 gr

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