Steven Pinker, John Mearsheimer & Aviva Chomsky

Is Enlightenement morality fundamentally dangerous?

The Enlightenment is typically seen as ushering in an age of freedom and moral progress led by universal notions of liberty and justice. But critics now argue that Enlightenment morality led to a belief that European civilisation was the pinnacle of progress with grave consequences. Across fiery debates and indepth talks, our speakers explored whether it's time to accept that western values may be actively harming rather than helping the world? 

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