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Discuss the Philosophes' Focus on the Individual as the Vital

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Discuss the philosophes' focus on the individual as the vital component of progress and social reform. Using examples drawn from specific Enlightenment authors, explain how this influenced their approach to religion, economics, and education. Are there tensions between the Enlightenment's focus on the individual and its aspirations toward social/cultural change?


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