Anti-Enlightenment

Anti-Enlightenment refers to a set of ideas and movements that oppose or critique the principles of the Enlightenment, which emphasized reason, science, individualism, and progress. Anti-Enlightenment thinkers argue that these ideals can lead to a disregard for tradition, community, and moral values. They often advocate for the importance of emotion, faith, and cultural identity, suggesting that reason alone cannot address the complexities of human experience. This perspective has influenced various cultural, political, and philosophical debates, highlighting tensions between scientific rationality and other forms of understanding the world.