Enlightenment values and progress have led to significant improvements in human well-being across various domains.
"Enlightenment Now" by Steven Pinker is a comprehensive exploration of the progress and advancements achieved by humanity through the application of reason, science, and humanistic values. Pinker argues that despite the prevailing pessimism, the world has become a better place over time. He presents evidence from various domains, including health, education, prosperity, and human rights, to demonstrate that progress is a result of embracing Enlightenment principles.
Title: Enlightenment Now
Author: Steven Pinker
Publishing Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin Books
Length in Hours: 23 hours and 44 minutes