Enlightenment in the view of freedom



Kant's idea of enlightenment in the view of freedom

Introduction

The man's self release from his self-incurred auspices and protection is known as enlightenment. Auspices or tutelage is inability of a man which he makes use for his comprehension and understanding without any help and support from another person. Self-incurred is such tutelage which lies not in the lack of reasoning but in insufficiency of the courage and resolution for using it without anyone's support and direction. The main motto of enlightenment is having courage to utilize one's own reasons. Cowardice and laziness are the main ...