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The Enlightenment Invention of the Modern Self

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12H 12min
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Religion & Spirituality

Explore the idea of “self” as it developed as a concept in Enlightenment-era literature. You will take an in depth look at pivotal works by Voltaire, Franklin, Johnson, Descartes, and Rousseau, among many others. Discover how ways of thinking that we take for granted are actually startlingly recent and emerged from this rich time of thought and change.

© 2023 The Great Courses (Audiobook): 9781682767269

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Audiobook: September 13, 2023

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