论启蒙理性的双重作用及其边界

The Dual Functions and Boundary of Enlightenment Rationality

启蒙理性在近现代启蒙的过程中发挥着重要的作用,对于推动人类社会的进步和反思当下的社会生活具有积极的作用。对康德、霍克海默等人对于启蒙的界定进行分析,不难发现启蒙理性由于自身的内在逻辑以及人们的运用不当,不可避免地带有双重作用,因此,合理地分析启蒙理性的双重作用及其边界问题对于我们当下把握启蒙的内在价值,进而实现启蒙的现实价值是很有必要的。

Enlightenment rationality plays an important role in the process of modern enlightenment and a positive role in promoting the progress of human society and reflecting the current social life. Through the analysis of Kant＇s and Horkheimer＇s definitions of the enlightenment, we can clearly conclude that rational enlightenment, due to its intrinsic logic and people＇s improper use, inevitably has dual functions. Therefore, a reasonable analysis of the dual role and the boundary problem of enlightenment rationality is very necessary, which can held us to understand and realize the value of enlightenment.