The ethics of Enlightenment in the foundations of modern science

In the Age of Enlightenment, when each person, in opinion Kant, was called upon to “think independently”, a transition from medieval “cult faith” enlightened reason” finally formed and ethical foundations modern science were laid. The ethos science, as set moral imperatives scientific community, reduced middle twentieth century specific norms which are currently being challenged view transformation into technological industry, removing personal responsibility scientist for results his creativity. institutionalisation context global world universal competition leaves with choice “thinking himself/herself” only through feat overcoming evolving corporate system abandonment standards on once erected. place era Enlightenment must come socially responsible our day, followed by Anthropos, received its most significant development theonomic ethics Russian religious thinkers. particular Kant’s categorical imperative, not image civilisation, thus shaping but still remains demand owing boldness research, approaching transcendental boundaries local life Kant so innovatively substantiated.