The Enlightenment Invention of the Modern Self

This series of 24 lectures explores the influential ideas of the Enlightenment through the works of its greatest writers, revealing how concepts of the individual and society evolved during a transformative period. By examining key literature from the late 17th to 18th centuries, the course highlights how these writings shaped modern human understanding and values. It offers a compelling look at the emergence of secular, scientific, and skeptical perspectives that continue to influence our lives today.