The eighteenth century claim that progress is possible through the use of reason and the advancement and spread of knowledge is summed up in kants dictum have courage to use your own reason1 this view has been reiterated and updated by contemporary defenders of enlightenment such as jurgen habermas. Eighteenth century answers and twentieth century questions philosophical traditions by schmidt james isbn 9780520202269 from amazons book store everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. What is enlightenment eighteenth century answers and twentieth century questions volume 7 of philosophical traditions editor james schmidt publisher university of california press 1996 isbn 0520916891 9780520916890 length 500 pages subjects. What is enlightenment eighteenth century answers and twentieth century questions by james schmidt editor september 1996 first edition paperback 4195 gbp3500 ebook 4195 gbp3500 series philosophical traditions title details rights available worldwide pages 500 isbn 9780520202269 trim size 6 x 9. Eighteenth century answers and twentieth century questions philosophical traditions 7 by james schmidt editor university of california press 9780520202269 500pp