Posts tagged with "enlightenment"



Health & Wellbeing · 12. January 2026
The God Gap – What remains when "God" is removed?
The God Gap is a philosophical essay about what remains when God is removed from human thought. It explores why enlightenment does not simply eliminate God, but exposes structural gaps between hope and fulfillment, guilt and forgiveness, and is and ought. The article explains why these gaps can force God to re-emerge as a social phenomenon and how education, language, and institutions can learn to inhabit them without religion.
Politics & Social Justice · 31. December 2024
1795 – Kant’s “Perpetual Peace” and what it means going into 2025
Kant’s 1795 essay Perpetual Peace shapes modern international relations through ideas like ending standing armies, respecting sovereignty, and adopting universal hospitality. Critics question its feasibility in a power-driven world, yet its focus on reason, law, and moral cooperation remains influential. Let's explore Kant’s vision and its relevance for a more stable global future.