Steven Pinker
What’s inside
Steven Pinker presents a defense of Enlightenment principles, arguing for reason, science, humanism, and progress as cornerstones of human prosperity.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the impact of the Enlightenment on modern society
- Gaining perspective on human progress over time
- Appreciating the role of reason in societal development
- Finding hope in the trajectory of human progress
Key Points
- The Enlightenment and its core principles
- Progress measured through various metrics
- Reason as a foundational tool for understanding
- Science as the engine of prosperity
- Humanism and its moral framework
- Challenges to Enlightenment thinking
- Optimism for the future grounded in data
Who’s it For
- Philosophy enthusiasts
- Advocates of reason and science
- History buffs
- Optimists looking for data-backed hope
- Skeptics of cultural pessimism
About the author
Steven Pinker is a renowned cognitive psychologist, linguist, and popular science author, known for his lucid style and deep insights.