Why the Enlightenment Matters

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The book explores the remarkable advancements in quality of life experienced in modern first-world democracies compared to past centuries. It highlights significant improvements in medical science, food availability, and civil rights, emphasizing the progress made in areas such as freedom of speech, education, and voting. Despite acknowledging ongoing challenges like injustice and poverty, it celebrates the unprecedented achievements of human societies in striving for a better future.