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In September 1784 two German philosophers answered the same question without having read each other. In a footnote to What Is Enlightenment?, Immanuel Kant admits he has only just heard of Moses Mendelssohn's reply, and that he would have held his own back had it reached him first.

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Author: Immanuel Kant.
Publication Date: 1784.
Brief Summary: "What is Enlightenment?" is an essay written by Immanuel Kant in which he explores the concept of Enlightenment and its importance in society. He argues that Enlightenment is the process of liberating oneself from the tutelage of authority and engaging in autonomous thinking. Kant advocates for the necessity of using reason and criticism instead of blindly accepting traditional beliefs.
Thematic Analysis: Kant's "What is Enlightenment?" addresses themes such as autonomy, reason, criticism, intellectual freedom, and emancipation of thought. Immanuel Kant defends the significance of Enlightenment as an intellectual movement that fosters the development of autonomy and the ability to think independently.

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