In the previous blog we opposed classical left and right wing myths like ‘society is structural unjust’ and ‘sole identity, authority and sanctity’. Both views can mask a counter enlightenment effect because they don’t enhance human flourishing and even enhance human suffering. Both are examples of classical progressophobia because they deny the intrinsic moral [...]

  In his new book ‘Enlightenment Now’ (2018), Steven Pinker gives a workable and practical definition of the Enlightenment. Humans have as sentient beings the potential to flourish. So, the Enlightenment is a continuous knowledge-based enhancement of human flourishing. (I) Sympathy and (II) Reason are the main drivers of this enhancement: (I) If we have [...]