The Enlightenment

Was ist Äufklarung?

This unit will build out of your summer readings to help us set the stage for the coming French Revolution.

We will begin developing out assessment skills for documents for IB using Origin, Purpose, Value and Limitations.

Immanuel Kant: Was ist Aufklarung?

Enlightenment Rap and Salon

The role of the salon in 18th Century Europe intellectual life is essential in understanding the expanding influence of education and a more democratic consideration of society as well as government.

Want a challenge, look at the 20th Century reflection by Michel Foucault: Was ist Aufklarung?