The changing concept of enlightenment in Russia – An outline

At the end of twentieth and beginning twenty-first century there is a widespread renewal interest in “Project Enlightenment” its relevance for present day. The subject has rarely been touched upon Russia. However, concept “enlightenment” can be found Russian present-day public discourse. Here different traditions interpretation enlightenment are taken up once more. changes modifications intellectual history lead to an understanding discourse contemporary First all, I sketch most significant stages Important this context anti-enlightenment campaign initiated supported by Tsar Church which claimed as own. A continuation movement some areas essentially controlled representatives Church. On other hand, one finds media popular presentations up-to-date scientific research where principles modern rationality their importance culture humanity excluded. show also place Kant’s philosophy tradition conclude with thesis concerning prospects Russia today.