My final Enlightenment3. Explain and evaluate Foucault’s notion of Enlightenment “blackmail.” The term “Enlightenment” has many different connotations. Most often, it can be described as a movement toward some type of intuition or ultimate consciousness, emphasizing reason and individualism over tradition. In the 17th century, what was once considered one of the most powerful social, legal and political systems, was critically rejected and the powers of reason and scientific inquiry were embraced. This change is accompanied by a break with tradition and the adoption of a critical position with regard to modern reality. Kant's answer to this Enlightenment question opened the way for countless arguments about the true meaning of this mysterious concept and furthermore marked a critical point in our existence. This notion that we, as humans, must achieve Enlightenment was something that Kant truly believed in, but his suggestions on how to achieve this were somewhat controversial and controversial. However, his goal was clear. First, people need to break free from the “gatekeepers” who regulate our thinking, and second, we need to light the way to illuminate the path for others to follow. This notion of our essential Enlightenment is exactly why Foucault uses the term “blackmail”, because in his eyes there is no need to be for or against the Enlightenment. For him, the most important aspect of the Enlightenment is that the Enlightenment itself is examined as a whole. What Foucault really wants us to do is step back and truly dissect the foundations of autonomy on which we seem to have built many of our structures. It is necessary that we draw our own conclusions based on the Enlightenment...... middle of article ......xt. The first is that the use of reason is not necessarily a principle of freedom. This idea that the discovery of truth creates systems of power must be rejected. Second, claiming that a certain form of rationality is the correct form, which should be used by all individuals or by society, cannot be considered normative. Third, no theory, no matter how well-intentioned, offers a defense against restrictions on individuals' power. Although these theories may offer ways to remove some of the structures in place, they inevitably create new restrictions for future generations. Each generation must face this struggle and find its own way to challenge power structures. The most important lesson we must learn from reading this article is that to be human is to create life from the demands of our unique nature..