Kant's Proliferation

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Foucault gives an overview of Kant's text "Was Ist Aufklarung?" and provides textual analysis, counter arguments and a summary of his view in "What Is Enlightenment?". He begins by analyzing Kant's work and discussing Kant's unique approach to Aufklarung. Past representations have included: present is set in a certain era, it deciphers future events and the resent signifies a transition. Kant's definition is more negative, meaning 'exit' or 'way out', meaning a release from immaturity. Kant's presentation is quite ambiguous, including his use of the word 'mankind'. Kant also approaches Enlightenment as a political problem. Foucault moves onto his views of the 'attitude' of modernity. He first discusses Baudelaire as an example for his consciousness
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